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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.75, 86.55 and 51.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.75, 86.55 and 51.80 is: 71.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.75 : 86.55 = 51.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.75/86.55 = 51.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.75x = 86.55 × 51.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.75x = 4,483.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,483.29/62.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.45

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