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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.56, 90.84 and 50.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.56, 90.84 and 50.50 is: 75.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.56 : 90.84 = 50.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.56/90.84 = 50.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.56x = 90.84 × 50.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.56x = 4,587.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,587.42/60.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.75

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