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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.41, 98.45 and 50.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.41, 98.45 and 50.29 is: 75.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.41 : 98.45 = 50.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.41/98.45 = 50.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.41x = 98.45 × 50.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.41x = 4,951.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,951.05/65.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.69

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