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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.99, 72.94 and 46.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.99, 72.94 and 46.05 is: 63.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.99 : 72.94 = 46.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.99/72.94 = 46.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.99x = 72.94 × 46.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.99x = 3,358.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,358.66/52.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.39

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