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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.92, 97.14 and 50.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.92, 97.14 and 50.52 is: 75.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.92 : 97.14 = 50.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.92/97.14 = 50.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.92x = 97.14 × 50.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.92x = 4,907.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,907.51/64.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.59

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