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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.11, 90 and 50.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.11, 90 and 50.09 is: 75.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.11 : 90 = 50.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.11/90 = 50.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.11x = 90 × 50.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.11x = 4,507.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,507.65/60.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.00

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