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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.88, 72.97 and 33.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.88, 72.97 and 33.48 is: 46.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.88 : 72.97 = 33.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.88/72.97 = 33.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.88x = 72.97 × 33.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.88x = 2,442.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,442.95/52.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.20

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