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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.37, 84.68 and 50.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.37, 84.68 and 50.97 is: 70.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.37 : 84.68 = 50.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.37/84.68 = 50.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.37x = 84.68 × 50.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.37x = 4,316.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,316.14/61.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.33

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