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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.54, 89.16 and 50.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.54, 89.16 and 50.08 is: 69.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.54 : 89.16 = 50.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.54/89.16 = 50.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.54x = 89.16 × 50.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.54x = 4,465.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,465.13/64.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.18

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