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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.35, 78.70 and 52.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.35, 78.70 and 52.76 is: 72.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.35 : 78.70 = 52.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.35/78.70 = 52.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.35x = 78.70 × 52.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.35x = 4,152.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,152.21/57.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.40

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