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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.76, 91 and 50.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.76, 91 and 50.06 is: 74.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.76 : 91 = 50.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.76/91 = 50.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.76x = 91 × 50.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.76x = 4,555.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,555.46/60.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.97

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