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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.51, 86.22 and 50.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.51, 86.22 and 50.24 is: 69.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.51 : 86.22 = 50.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.51/86.22 = 50.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.51x = 86.22 × 50.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.51x = 4,331.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,331.26/62.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.29

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