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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.06, 95.99 and 50.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.06, 95.99 and 50.54 is: 75.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.06 : 95.99 = 50.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.06/95.99 = 50.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.06x = 95.99 × 50.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.06x = 4,850.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,850.60/64.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.72

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