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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.57, 92.22 and 50.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.57, 92.22 and 50.59 is: 75.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.57 : 92.22 = 50.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.57/92.22 = 50.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.57x = 92.22 × 50.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.57x = 4,665.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,665.41/61.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.77

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