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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.94, 72.86 and 46.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.94, 72.86 and 46.76 is: 64.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.94 : 72.86 = 46.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.94/72.86 = 46.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.94x = 72.86 × 46.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.94x = 3,406.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,406.93/52.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.35

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