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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.77, 94.15 and 50.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.77, 94.15 and 50.82 is: 76.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.77 : 94.15 = 50.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.77/94.15 = 50.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.77x = 94.15 × 50.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.77x = 4,784.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,784.70/62.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.23

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