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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.63, 85.08 and 51.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.63, 85.08 and 51.27 is: 70.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.63 : 85.08 = 51.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.63/85.08 = 51.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.63x = 85.08 × 51.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.63x = 4,362.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,362.05/61.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.78

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