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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.94, 86.58 and 52.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.94, 86.58 and 52.40 is: 72.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.94 : 86.58 = 52.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.94/86.58 = 52.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.94x = 86.58 × 52.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.94x = 4,536.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,536.79/62.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.08

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