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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.19, 92.79 and 52.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.19, 92.79 and 52.07 is: 77.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.19 : 92.79 = 52.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.19/92.79 = 52.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.19x = 92.79 × 52.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.19x = 4,831.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,831.11/62.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.68

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