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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.80, 85.35 and 50.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.80, 85.35 and 50.15 is: 69.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.80 : 85.35 = 50.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.80/85.35 = 50.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.80x = 85.35 × 50.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.80x = 4,280.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,280.70/61.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.27

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