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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.44, 93.66 and 52.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.44, 93.66 and 52.39 is: 78.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.44 : 93.66 = 52.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.44/93.66 = 52.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.44x = 93.66 × 52.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.44x = 4,906.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,906.85/62.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.59

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