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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.85, 87.99 and 50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.85, 87.99 and 50 is: 68.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.85 : 87.99 = 50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.85/87.99 = 50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.85x = 87.99 × 50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.85x = 4,399.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,399.50/63.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.90

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