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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.89, 73.04 and 36.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.89, 73.04 and 36.57 is: 50.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.89 : 73.04 = 36.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.89/73.04 = 36.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.89x = 73.04 × 36.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.89x = 2,670.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,670.75/52.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.50

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