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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.88, 92.67 and 50.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.88, 92.67 and 50.45 is: 75.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.88 : 92.67 = 50.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.88/92.67 = 50.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.88x = 92.67 × 50.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.88x = 4,674.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,674.74/61.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.55

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