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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.40, 90.63 and 50.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.40, 90.63 and 50.09 is: 75.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.40 : 90.63 = 50.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.40/90.63 = 50.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.40x = 90.63 × 50.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.40x = 4,539.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,539.66/60.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.17

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