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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.91, 72.96 and 34.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.91, 72.96 and 34.19 is: 47.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.91 : 72.96 = 34.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.91/72.96 = 34.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.91x = 72.96 × 34.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.91x = 2,494.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,494.68/52.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.15

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