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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.13, 91.58 and 50.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.13, 91.58 and 50.88 is: 76.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.13 : 91.58 = 50.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.13/91.58 = 50.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.13x = 91.58 × 50.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.13x = 4,659.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,659.59/61.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.22

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