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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.71, 91.14 and 50.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.71, 91.14 and 50.69 is: 76.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.71 : 91.14 = 50.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.71/91.14 = 50.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.71x = 91.14 × 50.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.71x = 4,619.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,619.43/60.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.10

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