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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.32, 98 and 50.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.32, 98 and 50.86 is: 76.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.32 : 98 = 50.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.32/98 = 50.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.32x = 98 × 50.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.32x = 4,984.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,984.28/65.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.31

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