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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.92, 89.76 and 50.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.92, 89.76 and 50.48 is: 69.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.92 : 89.76 = 50.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.92/89.76 = 50.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.92x = 89.76 × 50.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.92x = 4,531.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,531.08/64.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.79

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