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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.09, 93.35 and 50.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.09, 93.35 and 50.15 is: 75.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.09 : 93.35 = 50.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.09/93.35 = 50.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.09x = 93.35 × 50.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.09x = 4,681.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,681.50/62.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.40

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