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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.65, 79.52 and 52.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.65, 79.52 and 52.38 is: 72.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.65 : 79.52 = 52.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.65/79.52 = 52.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.65x = 79.52 × 52.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.65x = 4,165.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,165.00/57.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.25

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