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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.38, 93.41 and 52.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.38, 93.41 and 52.21 is: 78.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.38 : 93.41 = 52.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.38/93.41 = 52.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.38x = 93.41 × 52.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.38x = 4,876.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,876.94/62.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.18

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