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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.62, 86.51 and 50.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.62, 86.51 and 50.39 is: 69.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.62 : 86.51 = 50.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.62/86.51 = 50.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.62x = 86.51 × 50.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.62x = 4,358.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,358.99/62.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.61

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