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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.30, 93.04 and 52.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.30, 93.04 and 52.16 is: 77.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.30 : 93.04 = 52.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.30/93.04 = 52.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.30x = 93.04 × 52.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.30x = 4,852.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,852.97/62.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.90

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