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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.83, 79.19 and 47.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.83, 79.19 and 47.14 is: 70.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.83 : 79.19 = 47.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.83/79.19 = 47.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.83x = 79.19 × 47.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.83x = 3,732.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,732.62/52.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.65

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