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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.49, 84.95 and 50.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.49, 84.95 and 50.69 is: 70.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.49 : 84.95 = 50.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.49/84.95 = 50.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.49x = 84.95 × 50.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.49x = 4,306.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,306.26/61.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.03

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