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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.81, 72.83 and 41.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.81, 72.83 and 41.15 is: 56.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.81 : 72.83 = 41.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.81/72.83 = 41.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.81x = 72.83 × 41.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.81x = 2,997.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,997.24/52.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.76

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