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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.59, 92.31 and 50.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.59, 92.31 and 50.22 is: 75.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.59 : 92.31 = 50.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.59/92.31 = 50.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.59x = 92.31 × 50.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.59x = 4,635.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,635.81/61.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.27

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