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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.90, 72.96 and 33.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.90, 72.96 and 33.23 is: 45.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.90 : 72.96 = 33.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.90/72.96 = 33.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.90x = 72.96 × 33.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.90x = 2,424.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,424.46/52.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.83

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