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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.54, 93.90 and 51.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.54, 93.90 and 51.92 is: 77.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.54 : 93.90 = 51.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.54/93.90 = 51.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.54x = 93.90 × 51.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.54x = 4,875.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,875.29/62.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.95

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