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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.13, 91.68 and 50.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.13, 91.68 and 50.30 is: 75.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.13 : 91.68 = 50.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.13/91.68 = 50.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.13x = 91.68 × 50.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.13x = 4,611.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,611.05/61.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.44

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