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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.68, 96.92 and 50.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.68, 96.92 and 50.10 is: 75.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.68 : 96.92 = 50.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.68/96.92 = 50.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.68x = 96.92 × 50.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.68x = 4,855.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,855.69/64.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.07

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