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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.83, 91.31 and 50.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.83, 91.31 and 50.12 is: 75.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.83 : 91.31 = 50.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.83/91.31 = 50.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.83x = 91.31 × 50.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.83x = 4,575.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,575.75/60.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.23

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