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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.61, 86.35 and 50.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.61, 86.35 and 50.30 is: 69.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.61 : 86.35 = 50.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.61/86.35 = 50.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.61x = 86.35 × 50.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.61x = 4,343.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,343.41/62.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.37

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