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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.27, 90.81 and 50.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.27, 90.81 and 50.35 is: 75.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.27 : 90.81 = 50.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.27/90.81 = 50.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.27x = 90.81 × 50.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.27x = 4,572.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,572.28/60.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.86

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