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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.40, 90.50 and 47.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.40, 90.50 and 47.50 is: 71.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.40 : 90.50 = 47.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.40/90.50 = 47.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.40x = 90.50 × 47.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.40x = 4,299.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,299.06/60.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.18

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