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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.05, 85.55 and 52.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.05, 85.55 and 52.33 is: 72.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.05 : 85.55 = 52.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.05/85.55 = 52.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.05x = 85.55 × 52.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.05x = 4,476.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,476.57/62.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.14

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