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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.18, 90.44 and 50.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.18, 90.44 and 50.60 is: 76.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.18 : 90.44 = 50.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.18/90.44 = 50.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.18x = 90.44 × 50.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.18x = 4,575.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,575.56/60.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.03

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