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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.58, 89 and 50.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.58, 89 and 50.06 is: 68.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.58 : 89 = 50.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.58/89 = 50.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.58x = 89 × 50.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.58x = 4,455.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,455.34/64.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.99

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