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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.93, 72.96 and 39.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.93, 72.96 and 39.07 is: 53.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.93 : 72.96 = 39.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.93/72.96 = 39.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.93x = 72.96 × 39.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.93x = 2,850.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,850.18/52.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.85

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