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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.39, 91.04 and 50.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.39, 91.04 and 50.32 is: 75.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.39 : 91.04 = 50.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.39/91.04 = 50.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.39x = 91.04 × 50.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.39x = 4,580.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,580.84/60.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.85

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