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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.53, 89.01 and 50.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.53, 89.01 and 50.67 is: 69.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.53 : 89.01 = 50.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.53/89.01 = 50.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.53x = 89.01 × 50.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.53x = 4,510.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,510.14/64.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.89

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