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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.80, 97.12 and 50.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.80, 97.12 and 50.52 is: 75.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.80 : 97.12 = 50.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.80/97.12 = 50.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.80x = 97.12 × 50.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.80x = 4,906.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,906.50/64.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.72

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