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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62, 85.64 and 51.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62, 85.64 and 51.14 is: 70.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62 : 85.64 = 51.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62/85.64 = 51.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62x = 85.64 × 51.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62x = 4,379.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,379.63/62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.64

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