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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.11, 88.59 and 50.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.11, 88.59 and 50.46 is: 69.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.11 : 88.59 = 50.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.11/88.59 = 50.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.11x = 88.59 × 50.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.11x = 4,470.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,470.25/64.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.73

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