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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.89, 86.82 and 50.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.89, 86.82 and 50.65 is: 69.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.89 : 86.82 = 50.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.89/86.82 = 50.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.89x = 86.82 × 50.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.89x = 4,397.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,397.43/62.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.92

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