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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.63, 84.93 and 51.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.63, 84.93 and 51.80 is: 71.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.63 : 84.93 = 51.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.63/84.93 = 51.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.63x = 84.93 × 51.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.63x = 4,398.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,398.90/61.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.38

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