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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.89, 72.98 and 34.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.89, 72.98 and 34.46 is: 47.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.89 : 72.98 = 34.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.89/72.98 = 34.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.89x = 72.98 × 34.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.89x = 2,514.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,514.89/52.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.55

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