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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.97, 79.47 and 22.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.97, 79.47 and 22.55 is: 33.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.97 : 79.47 = 22.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.97/79.47 = 22.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.97x = 79.47 × 22.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.97x = 1,791.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791.65/52.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.83

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