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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.15, 90.36 and 50.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.15, 90.36 and 50.03 is: 75.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.15 : 90.36 = 50.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.15/90.36 = 50.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.15x = 90.36 × 50.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.15x = 4,520.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,520.26/60.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.15

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