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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.29, 85.88 and 52.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.29, 85.88 and 52.93 is: 72.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.29 : 85.88 = 52.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.29/85.88 = 52.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.29x = 85.88 × 52.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.29x = 4,545.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,545.63/62.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.98

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