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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.87, 72.93 and 33.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.87, 72.93 and 33.19 is: 45.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.87 : 72.93 = 33.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.87/72.93 = 33.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.87x = 72.93 × 33.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.87x = 2,420.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,420.55/52.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.78

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