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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.89, 85.33 and 50.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.89, 85.33 and 50.79 is: 70.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.89 : 85.33 = 50.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.89/85.33 = 50.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.89x = 85.33 × 50.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.89x = 4,333.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,333.65/61.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.02

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