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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.91, 79.28 and 25.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.91, 79.28 and 25.79 is: 38.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.91 : 79.28 = 25.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.91/79.28 = 25.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.91x = 79.28 × 25.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.91x = 2,044.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044.50/52.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.64

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