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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.88, 79.23 and 35.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.88, 79.23 and 35.81 is: 53.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.88 : 79.23 = 35.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.88/79.23 = 35.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.88x = 79.23 × 35.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.88x = 2,837.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,837.23/52.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.65

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