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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.83, 72.71 and 46.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.83, 72.71 and 46.98 is: 64.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.83 : 72.71 = 46.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.83/72.71 = 46.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.83x = 72.71 × 46.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.83x = 3,415.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,415.86/52.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.66

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