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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.94, 72.98 and 43.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.94, 72.98 and 43.71 is: 60.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.94 : 72.98 = 43.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.94/72.98 = 43.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.94x = 72.98 × 43.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.94x = 3,189.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,189.63/52.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.25

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