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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.94, 91.50 and 49.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.94, 91.50 and 49.60 is: 74.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.94 : 91.50 = 49.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.94/91.50 = 49.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.94x = 91.50 × 49.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.94x = 4,538.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,538.40/60.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.47

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