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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.91, 73 and 38.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.91, 73 and 38.13 is: 52.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.91 : 73 = 38.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.91/73 = 38.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.91x = 73 × 38.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.91x = 2,783.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,783.49/52.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.61

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