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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.41, 86.53 and 52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.41, 86.53 and 52 is: 78.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.41 : 86.53 = 52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.41/86.53 = 52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.41x = 86.53 × 52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.41x = 4,499.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,499.30/57.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.37

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