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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.11, 90.14 and 50.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.11, 90.14 and 50.97 is: 76.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.11 : 90.14 = 50.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.11/90.14 = 50.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.11x = 90.14 × 50.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.11x = 4,594.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,594.18/60.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.44

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