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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.76, 86.46 and 51.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.76, 86.46 and 51.84 is: 71.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.76 : 86.46 = 51.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.76/86.46 = 51.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.76x = 86.46 × 51.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.76x = 4,482.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,482.09/62.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.42

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