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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.96, 79.24 and 45.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.96, 79.24 and 45.56 is: 68.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.96 : 79.24 = 45.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.96/79.24 = 45.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.96x = 79.24 × 45.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.96x = 3,610.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,610.17/52.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.17

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