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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.90, 90 and 50.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.90, 90 and 50.76 is: 76.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.90 : 90 = 50.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.90/90 = 50.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.90x = 90 × 50.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.90x = 4,568.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,568.40/59.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.27

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