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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.94, 92.72 and 50.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.94, 92.72 and 50.52 is: 75.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.94 : 92.72 = 50.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.94/92.72 = 50.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.94x = 92.72 × 50.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.94x = 4,684.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,684.21/61.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.63

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