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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.27, 97.84 and 50.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.27, 97.84 and 50.11 is: 75.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.27 : 97.84 = 50.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.27/97.84 = 50.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.27x = 97.84 × 50.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.27x = 4,902.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,902.76/65.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.12

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