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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.56, 89.13 and 50.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.56, 89.13 and 50.79 is: 70.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.56 : 89.13 = 50.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.56/89.13 = 50.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.56x = 89.13 × 50.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.56x = 4,527.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,527.44/64.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.12

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