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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.62, 86.64 and 52.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.62, 86.64 and 52.90 is: 73.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.62 : 86.64 = 52.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.62/86.64 = 52.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.62x = 86.64 × 52.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.62x = 4,583.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,583.26/62.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.19

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