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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.35, 85.64 and 51.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.35, 85.64 and 51.41 is: 70.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.35 : 85.64 = 51.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.35/85.64 = 51.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.35x = 85.64 × 51.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.35x = 4,402.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,402.88/62.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.62

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