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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.85, 72.82 and 43.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.85, 72.82 and 43.70 is: 60.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.85 : 72.82 = 43.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.85/72.82 = 43.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.85x = 72.82 × 43.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.85x = 3,181.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,181.76/52.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.21

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