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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.64, 89.12 and 50.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.64, 89.12 and 50.97 is: 70.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.64 : 89.12 = 50.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.64/89.12 = 50.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.64x = 89.12 × 50.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.64x = 4,542.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,542.57/64.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.27

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