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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.68, 86.42 and 50.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.68, 86.42 and 50.98 is: 70.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.68 : 86.42 = 50.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.68/86.42 = 50.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.68x = 86.42 × 50.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.68x = 4,405.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,405.69/62.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.29

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