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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.28, 86.01 and 52.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.28, 86.01 and 52.62 is: 72.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.28 : 86.01 = 52.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.28/86.01 = 52.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.28x = 86.01 × 52.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.28x = 4,525.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,525.85/62.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.67

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