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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.24, 74.89 and 52.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.24, 74.89 and 52.52 is: 72.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.24 : 74.89 = 52.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.24/74.89 = 52.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.24x = 74.89 × 52.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.24x = 3,933.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,933.22/54.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.52

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