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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.80, 86.56 and 52.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.80, 86.56 and 52.44 is: 72.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.80 : 86.56 = 52.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.80/86.56 = 52.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.80x = 86.56 × 52.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.80x = 4,539.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,539.21/62.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.28

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