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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.34, 85.80 and 50.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.34, 85.80 and 50.04 is: 68.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.34 : 85.80 = 50.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.34/85.80 = 50.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.34x = 85.80 × 50.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.34x = 4,293.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,293.43/62.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.87

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