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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67, 92.42 and 50.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67, 92.42 and 50.62 is: 69.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67 : 92.42 = 50.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67/92.42 = 50.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67x = 92.42 × 50.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67x = 4,678.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,678.30/67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.83

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