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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.89, 97.23 and 50.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.89, 97.23 and 50.48 is: 75.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.89 : 97.23 = 50.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.89/97.23 = 50.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.89x = 97.23 × 50.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.89x = 4,907.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,907.43/64.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.63

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