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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.11, 85.79 and 50.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.11, 85.79 and 50.47 is: 69.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.11 : 85.79 = 50.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.11/85.79 = 50.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.11x = 85.79 × 50.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.11x = 4,329.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,329.82/62.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.71

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