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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.79, 79.04 and 45.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.79, 79.04 and 45.61 is: 68.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.79 : 79.04 = 45.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.79/79.04 = 45.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.79x = 79.04 × 45.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.79x = 3,605.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,605.01/52.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.29

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