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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.94, 94.28 and 52.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.94, 94.28 and 52.73 is: 78.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.94 : 94.28 = 52.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.94/94.28 = 52.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.94x = 94.28 × 52.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.94x = 4,970.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,970.65/62.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.97

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