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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.92, 99.24 and 52.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.92, 99.24 and 52.24 is: 72.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.92 : 99.24 = 52.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.92/99.24 = 52.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.92x = 99.24 × 52.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.92x = 5,184.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,184.30/71.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.08

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