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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.25, 86 and 52.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.25, 86 and 52.53 is: 72.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.25 : 86 = 52.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.25/86 = 52.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.25x = 86 × 52.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.25x = 4,517.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,517.58/62.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.57

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