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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.29, 90.67 and 50.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.29, 90.67 and 50.27 is: 75.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.29 : 90.67 = 50.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.29/90.67 = 50.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.29x = 90.67 × 50.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.29x = 4,557.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,557.98/60.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.60

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