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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.17, 93.56 and 51.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.17, 93.56 and 51.98 is: 78.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.17 : 93.56 = 51.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.17/93.56 = 51.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.17x = 93.56 × 51.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.17x = 4,862.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,862.52/62.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.22

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