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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.60, 90.78 and 50.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.60, 90.78 and 50.22 is: 75.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.60 : 90.78 = 50.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.60/90.78 = 50.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.60x = 90.78 × 50.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.60x = 4,558.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,558.97/60.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.23

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