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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.12, 93.22 and 52.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.12, 93.22 and 52.61 is: 78.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.12 : 93.22 = 52.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.12/93.22 = 52.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.12x = 93.22 × 52.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.12x = 4,903.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,903.71/62.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.94

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