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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.17, 91.54 and 50.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.17, 91.54 and 50.37 is: 75.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.17 : 91.54 = 50.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.17/91.54 = 50.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.17x = 91.54 × 50.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.17x = 4,610.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,610.87/61.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.38

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