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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 81.76, 112.80 and 52.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 81.76, 112.80 and 52.68 is: 72.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    81.76 : 112.80 = 52.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    81.76/112.80 = 52.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    81.76x = 112.80 × 52.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    81.76x = 5,942.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,942.30/81.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.68

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