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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.46, 93.63 and 51.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.46, 93.63 and 51.12 is: 76.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.46 : 93.63 = 51.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.46/93.63 = 51.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.46x = 93.63 × 51.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.46x = 4,786.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,786.37/62.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.63

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