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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.92, 84.28 and 52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.92, 84.28 and 52 is: 78.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.92 : 84.28 = 52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.92/84.28 = 52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.92x = 84.28 × 52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.92x = 4,382.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,382.56/55.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.37

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