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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.77, 90.95 and 49.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.77, 90.95 and 49.97 is: 74.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.77 : 90.95 = 49.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.77/90.95 = 49.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.77x = 90.95 × 49.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.77x = 4,544.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,544.07/60.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.78

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