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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.08, 89.64 and 50.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.08, 89.64 and 50.52 is: 75.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.08 : 89.64 = 50.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.08/89.64 = 50.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.08x = 89.64 × 50.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.08x = 4,528.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,528.95/60.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.39

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