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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.92, 78.99 and 46.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.92, 78.99 and 46.02 is: 68.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.92 : 78.99 = 46.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.92/78.99 = 46.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.92x = 78.99 × 46.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.92x = 3,635.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,635.12/52.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.69

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