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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.61, 86.43 and 52.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.61, 86.43 and 52.35 is: 72.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.61 : 86.43 = 52.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.61/86.43 = 52.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.61x = 86.43 × 52.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.61x = 4,524.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,524.61/62.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.27

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