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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.20, 85.85 and 52.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.20, 85.85 and 52.35 is: 72.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.20 : 85.85 = 52.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.20/85.85 = 52.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.20x = 85.85 × 52.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.20x = 4,494.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,494.25/62.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.25

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