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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.89, 78.93 and 49.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.89, 78.93 and 49.47 is: 73.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.89 : 78.93 = 49.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.89/78.93 = 49.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.89x = 78.93 × 49.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.89x = 3,904.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,904.67/52.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.83

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