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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.34, 90.25 and 50.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.34, 90.25 and 50.90 is: 70.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.34 : 90.25 = 50.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.34/90.25 = 50.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.34x = 90.25 × 50.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.34x = 4,593.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,593.15/65.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.30

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