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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.49, 89.06 and 50.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.49, 89.06 and 50.67 is: 69.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.49 : 89.06 = 50.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.49/89.06 = 50.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.49x = 89.06 × 50.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.49x = 4,512.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,512.42/64.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.98

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