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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.79, 78.99 and 46.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.79, 78.99 and 46.11 is: 68.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.79 : 78.99 = 46.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.79/78.99 = 46.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.79x = 78.99 × 46.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.79x = 3,642.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,642.23/52.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.99

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