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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.31, 84.49 and 50.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.31, 84.49 and 50.88 is: 70.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.31 : 84.49 = 50.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.31/84.49 = 50.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.31x = 84.49 × 50.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.31x = 4,298.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,298.72/61.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.12

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