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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.68, 94.10 and 52.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.68, 94.10 and 52.51 is: 78.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.68 : 94.10 = 52.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.68/94.10 = 52.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.68x = 94.10 × 52.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.68x = 4,941.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,941.19/62.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.83

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