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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.55, 86.27 and 52.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.55, 86.27 and 52.83 is: 72.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.55 : 86.27 = 52.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.55/86.27 = 52.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.55x = 86.27 × 52.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.55x = 4,557.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,557.38/62.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.86

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