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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.23, 85.98 and 52.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.23, 85.98 and 52.51 is: 72.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.23 : 85.98 = 52.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.23/85.98 = 52.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.23x = 85.98 × 52.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.23x = 4,514.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,514.81/62.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.55

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