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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.65, 94.36 and 52.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.65, 94.36 and 52.66 is: 79.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.65 : 94.36 = 52.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.65/94.36 = 52.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.65x = 94.36 × 52.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.65x = 4,969.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,969.00/62.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.31

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