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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.26, 85.89 and 50.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.26, 85.89 and 50.59 is: 69.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.26 : 85.89 = 50.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.26/85.89 = 50.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.26x = 85.89 × 50.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.26x = 4,345.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,345.18/62.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.80

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