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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.12, 85.82 and 50.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.12, 85.82 and 50.54 is: 69.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.12 : 85.82 = 50.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.12/85.82 = 50.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.12x = 85.82 × 50.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.12x = 4,336.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,336.66/62.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.82

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