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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.57, 86.46 and 50.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.57, 86.46 and 50.89 is: 70.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.57 : 86.46 = 50.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.57/86.46 = 50.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.57x = 86.46 × 50.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.57x = 4,399.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,399.95/62.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.32

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