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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.83, 79.63 and 49.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.83, 79.63 and 49.89 is: 75.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.83 : 79.63 = 49.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.83/79.63 = 49.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.83x = 79.63 × 49.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.83x = 3,972.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,972.74/52.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.20

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