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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.24, 108.36 and 52.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.24, 108.36 and 52.12 is: 78.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.24 : 108.36 = 52.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.24/108.36 = 52.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.24x = 108.36 × 52.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.24x = 5,647.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,647.72/72.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.18

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