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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.13, 89.91 and 50.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.13, 89.91 and 50.55 is: 69.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.13 : 89.91 = 50.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.13/89.91 = 50.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.13x = 89.91 × 50.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.13x = 4,544.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,544.95/65.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.78

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