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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.81, 94.16 and 51.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.81, 94.16 and 51.47 is: 77.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.81 : 94.16 = 51.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.81/94.16 = 51.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.81x = 94.16 × 51.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.81x = 4,846.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,846.43/62.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.16

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