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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.26, 93.52 and 53.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.26, 93.52 and 53.12 is: 79.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.26 : 93.52 = 53.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.26/93.52 = 53.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.26x = 93.52 × 53.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.26x = 4,967.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,967.18/62.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.78

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