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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.13, 90.09 and 50.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.13, 90.09 and 50.05 is: 74.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.13 : 90.09 = 50.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.13/90.09 = 50.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.13x = 90.09 × 50.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.13x = 4,509.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,509.00/60.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.99

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