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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.83, 72.83 and 46.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.83, 72.83 and 46.20 is: 63.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.83 : 72.83 = 46.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.83/72.83 = 46.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.83x = 72.83 × 46.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.83x = 3,364.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,364.75/52.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.69

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