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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.24, 90.65 and 50.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.24, 90.65 and 50.68 is: 76.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.24 : 90.65 = 50.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.24/90.65 = 50.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.24x = 90.65 × 50.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.24x = 4,594.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,594.14/60.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.26

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