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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.75, 96.98 and 50.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.75, 96.98 and 50.22 is: 75.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.75 : 96.98 = 50.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.75/96.98 = 50.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.75x = 96.98 × 50.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.75x = 4,870.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,870.45/64.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.22

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