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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.69, 96.95 and 50.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.69, 96.95 and 50.11 is: 75.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.69 : 96.95 = 50.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.69/96.95 = 50.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.69x = 96.95 × 50.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.69x = 4,858.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,858.05/64.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.10

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