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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.05, 92.54 and 52.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.05, 92.54 and 52.30 is: 78.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.05 : 92.54 = 52.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.05/92.54 = 52.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.05x = 92.54 × 52.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.05x = 4,839.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,839.84/62.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.00

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