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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.51, 86.20 and 46.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.51, 86.20 and 46.10 is: 63.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.51 : 86.20 = 46.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.51/86.20 = 46.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.51x = 86.20 × 46.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.51x = 3,973.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,973.92/62.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.58

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