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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.77, 92.58 and 50.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.77, 92.58 and 50.94 is: 76.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.77 : 92.58 = 50.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.77/92.58 = 50.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.77x = 92.58 × 50.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.77x = 4,716.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,716.03/61.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.35

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