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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.17, 84.51 and 50.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.17, 84.51 and 50.37 is: 69.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.17 : 84.51 = 50.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.17/84.51 = 50.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.17x = 84.51 × 50.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.17x = 4,256.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,256.77/61.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.59

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