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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.03, 84.77 and 52.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.03, 84.77 and 52.71 is: 78.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.03 : 84.77 = 52.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.03/84.77 = 52.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.03x = 84.77 × 52.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.03x = 4,467.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,467.96/57.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.34

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