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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.15, 93.67 and 52.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.15, 93.67 and 52.07 is: 78.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.15 : 93.67 = 52.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.15/93.67 = 52.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.15x = 93.67 × 52.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.15x = 4,877.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,877.40/62.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.48

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