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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.26, 85.89 and 51.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.26, 85.89 and 51.28 is: 70.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.26 : 85.89 = 51.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.26/85.89 = 51.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.26x = 85.89 × 51.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.26x = 4,404.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,404.44/62.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.74

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