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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.54, 86.18 and 50.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.54, 86.18 and 50.92 is: 70.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.54 : 86.18 = 50.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.54/86.18 = 50.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.54x = 86.18 × 50.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.54x = 4,387.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,387.85/62.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.16

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