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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.71, 90.61 and 49.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.71, 90.61 and 49.66 is: 74.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.71 : 90.61 = 49.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.71/90.61 = 49.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.71x = 90.61 × 49.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.71x = 4,499.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,499.34/60.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.12

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