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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53.32, 79.74 and 52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53.32, 79.74 and 52 is: 77.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53.32 : 79.74 = 52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53.32/79.74 = 52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53.32x = 79.74 × 52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53.32x = 4,146.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,146.48/53.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.77

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