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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.48, 85.92 and 51.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.48, 85.92 and 51.44 is: 70.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.48 : 85.92 = 51.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.48/85.92 = 51.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.48x = 85.92 × 51.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.48x = 4,419.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,419.72/62.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.74

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