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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.26, 90 and 50.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.26, 90 and 50.68 is: 69.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.26 : 90 = 50.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.26/90 = 50.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.26x = 90 × 50.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.26x = 4,561.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,561.20/65.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.89

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