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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.03, 89.78 and 50.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.03, 89.78 and 50.51 is: 69.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.03 : 89.78 = 50.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.03/89.78 = 50.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.03x = 89.78 × 50.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.03x = 4,534.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,534.79/65.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.73

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