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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.07, 92.96 and 51.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.07, 92.96 and 51.20 is: 76.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.07 : 92.96 = 51.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.07/92.96 = 51.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.07x = 92.96 × 51.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.07x = 4,760.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,760.18/62.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.70

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