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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.86, 79.25 and 22.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.86, 79.25 and 22.41 is: 33.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.86 : 79.25 = 22.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.86/79.25 = 22.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.86x = 79.25 × 22.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.86x = 1,775.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775.88/52.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.60

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