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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.76, 94.53 and 50.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.76, 94.53 and 50.88 is: 76.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.76 : 94.53 = 50.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.76/94.53 = 50.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.76x = 94.53 × 50.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.76x = 4,809.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,809.69/62.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.64

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