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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.89, 92.91 and 50.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.89, 92.91 and 50.55 is: 75.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.89 : 92.91 = 50.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.89/92.91 = 50.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.89x = 92.91 × 50.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.89x = 4,696.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,696.60/61.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.89

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