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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.99, 85.54 and 51.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.99, 85.54 and 51.40 is: 70.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.99 : 85.54 = 51.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.99/85.54 = 51.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.99x = 85.54 × 51.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.99x = 4,396.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,396.33/61.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.92

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