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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.50, 90.95 and 56.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.50, 90.95 and 56.04 is: 84.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.50 : 90.95 = 56.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.50/90.95 = 56.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.50x = 90.95 × 56.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.50x = 5,096.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,096.84/60.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.25

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