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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.63, 90.83 and 50.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.63, 90.83 and 50.46 is: 75.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.63 : 90.83 = 50.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.63/90.83 = 50.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.63x = 90.83 × 50.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.63x = 4,583.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,583.03/60.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.59

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