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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.10, 85.62 and 52.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.10, 85.62 and 52.74 is: 72.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.10 : 85.62 = 52.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.10/85.62 = 52.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.10x = 85.62 × 52.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.10x = 4,515.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,515.81/62.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.72

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