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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.11, 88.36 and 50.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.11, 88.36 and 50.97 is: 70.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.11 : 88.36 = 50.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.11/88.36 = 50.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.11x = 88.36 × 50.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.11x = 4,503.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,503.58/64.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.25

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