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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.65, 89.16 and 50.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.65, 89.16 and 50.69 is: 69.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.65 : 89.16 = 50.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.65/89.16 = 50.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.65x = 89.16 × 50.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.65x = 4,519.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,519.07/64.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.90

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