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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.85, 86.81 and 50.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.85, 86.81 and 50.07 is: 69.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.85 : 86.81 = 50.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.85/86.81 = 50.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.85x = 86.81 × 50.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.85x = 4,346.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,346.33/62.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.15

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