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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.25, 85.77 and 51.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.25, 85.77 and 51.32 is: 70.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.25 : 85.77 = 51.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.25/85.77 = 51.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.25x = 85.77 × 51.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.25x = 4,401.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,401.72/62.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.71

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