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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.93, 72.62 and 47.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.93, 72.62 and 47.62 is: 65.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.93 : 72.62 = 47.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.93/72.62 = 47.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.93x = 72.62 × 47.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.93x = 3,458.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,458.16/52.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.33

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