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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.74, 86.35 and 52.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.74, 86.35 and 52.26 is: 71.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.74 : 86.35 = 52.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.74/86.35 = 52.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.74x = 86.35 × 52.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.74x = 4,512.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,512.30/62.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.93

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