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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.58, 86.35 and 52.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.58, 86.35 and 52.23 is: 72.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.58 : 86.35 = 52.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.58/86.35 = 52.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.58x = 86.35 × 52.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.58x = 4,510.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,510.06/62.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.07

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