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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.60, 85.98 and 50.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.60, 85.98 and 50.90 is: 69.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.60 : 85.98 = 50.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.60/85.98 = 50.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.60x = 85.98 × 50.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.60x = 4,375.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,375.95/62.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.91

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