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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.12, 85.70 and 52.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.12, 85.70 and 52.34 is: 72.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.12 : 85.70 = 52.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.12/85.70 = 52.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.12x = 85.70 × 52.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.12x = 4,484.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,484.85/62.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.20

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