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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.74, 93.98 and 51.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.74, 93.98 and 51.79 is: 77.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.74 : 93.98 = 51.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.74/93.98 = 51.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.74x = 93.98 × 51.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.74x = 4,866.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,866.50/62.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.56

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