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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.92, 92.93 and 50.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.92, 92.93 and 50.04 is: 75.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.92 : 92.93 = 50.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.92/92.93 = 50.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.92x = 92.93 × 50.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.92x = 4,649.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,649.97/61.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.10

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