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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.10, 92.61 and 50.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.10, 92.61 and 50.58 is: 75.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.10 : 92.61 = 50.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.10/92.61 = 50.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.10x = 92.61 × 50.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.10x = 4,684.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,684.21/62.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.43

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