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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.98, 79.43 and 45.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.98, 79.43 and 45.42 is: 68.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.98 : 79.43 = 45.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.98/79.43 = 45.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.98x = 79.43 × 45.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.98x = 3,607.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,607.48/52.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.09

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