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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.88, 79.59 and 47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.88, 79.59 and 47 is: 70.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.88 : 79.59 = 47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.88/79.59 = 47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.88x = 79.59 × 47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.88x = 3,740.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,740.73/52.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.74

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