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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.60, 88.92 and 50.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.60, 88.92 and 50.08 is: 68.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.60 : 88.92 = 50.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.60/88.92 = 50.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.60x = 88.92 × 50.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.60x = 4,453.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,453.11/64.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.93

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