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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.11, 82.79 and 50.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.11, 82.79 and 50.76 is: 69.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.11 : 82.79 = 50.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.11/82.79 = 50.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.11x = 82.79 × 50.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.11x = 4,202.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,202.36/60.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.91

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