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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.21, 85.73 and 50.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.21, 85.73 and 50.37 is: 69.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.21 : 85.73 = 50.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.21/85.73 = 50.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.21x = 85.73 × 50.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.21x = 4,317.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,317.97/62.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.42

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