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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.39, 85.98 and 50.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.39, 85.98 and 50.70 is: 69.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.39 : 85.98 = 50.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.39/85.98 = 50.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.39x = 85.98 × 50.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.39x = 4,359.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,359.08/62.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.86

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