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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.88, 86.80 and 51.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.88, 86.80 and 51.98 is: 71.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.88 : 86.80 = 51.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.88/86.80 = 51.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.88x = 86.80 × 51.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.88x = 4,511.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,511.86/62.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.75

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