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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.67, 90.96 and 49.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.67, 90.96 and 49.96 is: 74.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.67 : 90.96 = 49.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.67/90.96 = 49.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.67x = 90.96 × 49.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.67x = 4,544.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,544.36/60.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.90

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