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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.51, 86.19 and 46.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.51, 86.19 and 46.76 is: 64.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.51 : 86.19 = 46.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.51/86.19 = 46.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.51x = 86.19 × 46.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.51x = 4,029.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,029.58/62.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.47

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