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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.03, 85.50 and 51.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.03, 85.50 and 51.09 is: 70.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.03 : 85.50 = 51.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.03/85.50 = 51.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.03x = 85.50 × 51.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.03x = 4,368.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,368.20/62.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.43

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