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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.14, 82.90 and 50.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.14, 82.90 and 50.92 is: 70.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.14 : 82.90 = 50.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.14/82.90 = 50.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.14x = 82.90 × 50.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.14x = 4,221.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,221.27/60.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.19

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