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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.98, 86.47 and 57.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.98, 86.47 and 57.51 is: 78.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.98 : 86.47 = 57.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.98/86.47 = 57.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.98x = 86.47 × 57.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.98x = 4,972.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,972.75/62.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.96

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