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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.56, 93.94 and 52.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.56, 93.94 and 52.38 is: 78.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.56 : 93.94 = 52.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.56/93.94 = 52.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.56x = 93.94 × 52.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.56x = 4,920.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,920.58/62.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.65

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