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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.38, 85.95 and 52.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.38, 85.95 and 52.66 is: 72.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.38 : 85.95 = 52.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.38/85.95 = 52.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.38x = 85.95 × 52.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.38x = 4,526.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,526.13/62.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.56

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