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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.94, 93.98 and 50.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.94, 93.98 and 50.88 is: 75.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.94 : 93.98 = 50.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.94/93.98 = 50.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.94x = 93.98 × 50.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.94x = 4,781.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,781.70/62.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.97

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