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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.19, 92.93 and 50.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.19, 92.93 and 50.64 is: 75.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.19 : 92.93 = 50.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.19/92.93 = 50.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.19x = 92.93 × 50.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.19x = 4,705.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,705.98/62.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.67

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