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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.83, 78.90 and 45.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.83, 78.90 and 45.20 is: 67.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.83 : 78.90 = 45.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.83/78.90 = 45.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.83x = 78.90 × 45.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.83x = 3,566.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,566.31/52.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.51

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