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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.83, 92.31 and 50.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.83, 92.31 and 50.44 is: 75.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.83 : 92.31 = 50.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.83/92.31 = 50.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.83x = 92.31 × 50.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.83x = 4,656.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,656.12/61.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.31

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