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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.16, 84.28 and 50.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.16, 84.28 and 50.22 is: 69.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.16 : 84.28 = 50.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.16/84.28 = 50.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.16x = 84.28 × 50.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.16x = 4,232.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,232.54/61.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.20

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