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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.99, 85.47 and 50.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.99, 85.47 and 50.91 is: 70.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.99 : 85.47 = 50.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.99/85.47 = 50.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.99x = 85.47 × 50.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.99x = 4,351.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,351.15/61.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.19

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