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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.88, 72.84 and 40.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.88, 72.84 and 40.58 is: 55.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.88 : 72.84 = 40.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.88/72.84 = 40.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.88x = 72.84 × 40.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.88x = 2,955.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,955.85/52.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.90

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