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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.55, 86.41 and 51.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.55, 86.41 and 51.63 is: 71.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.55 : 86.41 = 51.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.55/86.41 = 51.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.55x = 86.41 × 51.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.55x = 4,461.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,461.69/62.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.33

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