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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.63, 96.85 and 50.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.63, 96.85 and 50.25 is: 75.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.63 : 96.85 = 50.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.63/96.85 = 50.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.63x = 96.85 × 50.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.63x = 4,866.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,866.86/64.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.30

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