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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.52, 115.20 and 52.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.52, 115.20 and 52.62 is: 79.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.52 : 115.20 = 52.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.52/115.20 = 52.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.52x = 115.20 × 52.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.52x = 6,061.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,061.82/76.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.22

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