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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.44, 89 and 50.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.44, 89 and 50.80 is: 70.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.44 : 89 = 50.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.44/89 = 50.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.44x = 89 × 50.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.44x = 4,521.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,521.20/64.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.16

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