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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.61, 90.87 and 49.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.61, 90.87 and 49.88 is: 74.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.61 : 90.87 = 49.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.61/90.87 = 49.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.61x = 90.87 × 49.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.61x = 4,532.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,532.49/60.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.78

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