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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.46, 86.22 and 52.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.46, 86.22 and 52.74 is: 72.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.46 : 86.22 = 52.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.46/86.22 = 52.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.46x = 86.22 × 52.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.46x = 4,547.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,547.24/62.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.80

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