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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.98, 72.97 and 46.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.98, 72.97 and 46.74 is: 64.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.98 : 72.97 = 46.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.98/72.97 = 46.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.98x = 72.97 × 46.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.98x = 3,410.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,410.62/52.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.38

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