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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.65, 93.59 and 52.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.65, 93.59 and 52.39 is: 78.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.65 : 93.59 = 52.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.65/93.59 = 52.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.65x = 93.59 × 52.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.65x = 4,903.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,903.22/62.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.27

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