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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.61, 93.90 and 51.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.61, 93.90 and 51.27 is: 76.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.61 : 93.90 = 51.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.61/93.90 = 51.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.61x = 93.90 × 51.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.61x = 4,814.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,814.25/62.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.89

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