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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.82, 86.54 and 52.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.82, 86.54 and 52.92 is: 72.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.82 : 86.54 = 52.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.82/86.54 = 52.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.82x = 86.54 × 52.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.82x = 4,579.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,579.43/62.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.90

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