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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.24, 85.66 and 51.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.24, 85.66 and 51.76 is: 71.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.24 : 85.66 = 51.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.24/85.66 = 51.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.24x = 85.66 × 51.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.24x = 4,433.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,433.42/62.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.24

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