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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.94, 89.67 and 50.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.94, 89.67 and 50.54 is: 69.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.94 : 89.67 = 50.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.94/89.67 = 50.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.94x = 89.67 × 50.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.94x = 4,531.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,531.92/64.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.79

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