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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.29, 84.51 and 50.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.29, 84.51 and 50.22 is: 69.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.29 : 84.51 = 50.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.29/84.51 = 50.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.29x = 84.51 × 50.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.29x = 4,244.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,244.09/61.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.25

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