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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.70, 85.22 and 50.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.70, 85.22 and 50.83 is: 70.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.70 : 85.22 = 50.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.70/85.22 = 50.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.70x = 85.22 × 50.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.70x = 4,331.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,331.46/61.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.21

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