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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.94, 78.97 and 51.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.94, 78.97 and 51.52 is: 76.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.94 : 78.97 = 51.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.94/78.97 = 51.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.94x = 78.97 × 51.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.94x = 4,068.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,068.53/52.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.86

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