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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.23, 90.44 and 50.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.23, 90.44 and 50.03 is: 75.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.23 : 90.44 = 50.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.23/90.44 = 50.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.23x = 90.44 × 50.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.23x = 4,524.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,524.01/60.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.12

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