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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.28, 93.34 and 52.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.28, 93.34 and 52.71 is: 79.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.28 : 93.34 = 52.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.28/93.34 = 52.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.28x = 93.34 × 52.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.28x = 4,919.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,919.95/62.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.00

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