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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.17, 82.94 and 50.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.17, 82.94 and 50.93 is: 70.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.17 : 82.94 = 50.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.17/82.94 = 50.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.17x = 82.94 × 50.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.17x = 4,224.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,224.53/60.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.22

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