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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.74, 89.38 and 50.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.74, 89.38 and 50.21 is: 69.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.74 : 89.38 = 50.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.74/89.38 = 50.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.74x = 89.38 × 50.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.74x = 4,487.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,487.77/64.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.32

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