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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.15, 84.33 and 50.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.15, 84.33 and 50.21 is: 69.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.15 : 84.33 = 50.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.15/84.33 = 50.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.15x = 84.33 × 50.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.15x = 4,234.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,234.21/61.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.25

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