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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.55, 92.18 and 49.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.55, 92.18 and 49.50 is: 74.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.55 : 92.18 = 49.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.55/92.18 = 49.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.55x = 92.18 × 49.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.55x = 4,563.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,563.10/61.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.13

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