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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.26, 91.81 and 50.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.26, 91.81 and 50.44 is: 75.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.26 : 91.81 = 50.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.26/91.81 = 50.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.26x = 91.81 × 50.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.26x = 4,630.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,630.90/61.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.59

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