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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.07, 85.58 and 51.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.07, 85.58 and 51.13 is: 70.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.07 : 85.58 = 51.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.07/85.58 = 51.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.07x = 85.58 × 51.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.07x = 4,375.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,375.71/62.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.50

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