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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.94, 84.07 and 50.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.94, 84.07 and 50.01 is: 68.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.94 : 84.07 = 50.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.94/84.07 = 50.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.94x = 84.07 × 50.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.94x = 4,204.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,204.34/60.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.99

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