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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 69, 94.95 and 52.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 69, 94.95 and 52.56 is: 72.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    69 : 94.95 = 52.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    69/94.95 = 52.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    69x = 94.95 × 52.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    69x = 4,990.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,990.57/69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.33

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