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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.66, 92.59 and 50.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.66, 92.59 and 50.83 is: 76.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.66 : 92.59 = 50.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.66/92.59 = 50.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.66x = 92.59 × 50.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.66x = 4,706.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,706.35/61.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.33

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