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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.34, 92.37 and 50.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.34, 92.37 and 50.61 is: 76.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.34 : 92.37 = 50.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.34/92.37 = 50.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.34x = 92.37 × 50.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.34x = 4,674.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,674.85/61.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.21

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