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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.28, 92 and 50.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.28, 92 and 50.56 is: 75.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.28 : 92 = 50.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.28/92 = 50.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.28x = 92 × 50.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.28x = 4,651.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,651.52/61.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.91

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