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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 79.93, 119.96 and 52.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 79.93, 119.96 and 52.91 is: 79.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    79.93 : 119.96 = 52.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    79.93/119.96 = 52.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    79.93x = 119.96 × 52.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    79.93x = 6,347.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,347.08/79.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.41

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