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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.51, 86.23 and 41.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.51, 86.23 and 41.75 is: 57.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.51 : 86.23 = 41.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.51/86.23 = 41.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.51x = 86.23 × 41.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.51x = 3,600.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,600.10/62.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.59

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