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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.48, 86.04 and 52.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.48, 86.04 and 52.76 is: 72.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.48 : 86.04 = 52.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.48/86.04 = 52.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.48x = 86.04 × 52.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.48x = 4,539.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,539.47/62.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.65

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