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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.52, 94.25 and 61.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.52, 94.25 and 61.26 is: 92.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.52 : 94.25 = 61.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.52/94.25 = 61.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.52x = 94.25 × 61.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.52x = 5,773.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,773.45/62.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.35

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