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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.89, 84.11 and 50.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.89, 84.11 and 50.13 is: 69.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.89 : 84.11 = 50.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.89/84.11 = 50.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.89x = 84.11 × 50.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.89x = 4,216.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,216.18/60.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.25

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