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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.53, 90.72 and 49.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.53, 90.72 and 49.10 is: 73.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.53 : 90.72 = 49.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.53/90.72 = 49.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.53x = 90.72 × 49.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.53x = 4,453.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,453.90/60.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.59

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