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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.52, 92.08 and 50.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.52, 92.08 and 50.80 is: 76.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.52 : 92.08 = 50.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.52/92.08 = 50.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.52x = 92.08 × 50.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.52x = 4,677.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,677.66/61.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.03

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