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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.74, 86.59 and 51.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.74, 86.59 and 51.07 is: 70.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.74 : 86.59 = 51.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.74/86.59 = 51.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.74x = 86.59 × 51.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.74x = 4,422.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,422.06/62.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.49

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