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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.97, 72.99 and 45.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.97, 72.99 and 45.59 is: 62.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.97 : 72.99 = 45.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.97/72.99 = 45.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.97x = 72.99 × 45.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.97x = 3,327.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,327.25/52.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.82

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