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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.50, 90.78 and 24.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.50, 90.78 and 24.50 is: 36.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.50 : 90.78 = 24.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.50/90.78 = 24.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.50x = 90.78 × 24.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.50x = 2,224.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,224.11/60.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.76

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