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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.88, 85.44 and 50.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.88, 85.44 and 50.96 is: 70.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.88 : 85.44 = 50.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.88/85.44 = 50.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.88x = 85.44 × 50.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.88x = 4,354.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,354.02/61.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.36

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