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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.31, 85.83 and 51.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.31, 85.83 and 51.94 is: 71.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.31 : 85.83 = 51.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.31/85.83 = 51.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.31x = 85.83 × 51.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.31x = 4,458.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,458.03/62.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.55

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