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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.93, 107.76 and 60.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.93, 107.76 and 60.50 is: 90.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.93 : 107.76 = 60.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.93/107.76 = 60.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.93x = 107.76 × 60.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.93x = 6,519.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,519.48/71.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.64

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