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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.51, 86.10 and 51.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.51, 86.10 and 51.62 is: 71.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.51 : 86.10 = 51.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.51/86.10 = 51.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.51x = 86.10 × 51.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.51x = 4,444.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,444.48/62.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.10

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