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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.31, 86.04 and 52.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.31, 86.04 and 52.68 is: 72.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.31 : 86.04 = 52.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.31/86.04 = 52.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.31x = 86.04 × 52.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.31x = 4,532.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,532.59/62.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.74

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