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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.14, 92.98 and 51.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.14, 92.98 and 51.89 is: 77.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.14 : 92.98 = 51.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.14/92.98 = 51.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.14x = 92.98 × 51.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.14x = 4,824.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,824.73/62.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.64

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