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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.76, 97.04 and 50.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.76, 97.04 and 50.35 is: 75.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.76 : 97.04 = 50.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.76/97.04 = 50.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.76x = 97.04 × 50.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.76x = 4,885.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,885.96/64.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.45

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