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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.46, 81.80 and 52.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.46, 81.80 and 52.52 is: 72.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.46 : 81.80 = 52.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.46/81.80 = 52.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.46x = 81.80 × 52.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.46x = 4,296.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,296.14/59.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.25

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