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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.97, 85.43 and 50.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.97, 85.43 and 50.23 is: 69.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.97 : 85.43 = 50.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.97/85.43 = 50.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.97x = 85.43 × 50.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.97x = 4,291.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,291.36/61.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.25

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