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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.42, 93.68 and 50.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.42, 93.68 and 50.54 is: 75.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.42 : 93.68 = 50.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.42/93.68 = 50.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.42x = 93.68 × 50.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.42x = 4,734.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,734.59/62.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.85

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