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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.40, 90.97 and 50.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.40, 90.97 and 50.41 is: 75.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.40 : 90.97 = 50.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.40/90.97 = 50.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.40x = 90.97 × 50.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.40x = 4,585.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,585.80/60.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.92

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