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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.83, 72.68 and 45.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.83, 72.68 and 45.88 is: 63.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.83 : 72.68 = 45.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.83/72.68 = 45.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.83x = 72.68 × 45.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.83x = 3,334.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,334.56/52.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.12

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