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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.34, 92.07 and 50.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.34, 92.07 and 50.06 is: 75.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.34 : 92.07 = 50.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.34/92.07 = 50.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.34x = 92.07 × 50.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.34x = 4,609.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,609.02/61.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.14

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