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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.02, 89.70 and 50.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.02, 89.70 and 50.44 is: 69.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.02 : 89.70 = 50.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.02/89.70 = 50.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.02x = 89.70 × 50.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.02x = 4,524.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,524.47/65.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.59

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