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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.42, 90.72 and 50.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.42, 90.72 and 50.79 is: 76.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.42 : 90.72 = 50.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.42/90.72 = 50.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.42x = 90.72 × 50.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.42x = 4,607.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,607.67/60.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.26

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