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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.45, 90.19 and 50.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.45, 90.19 and 50.87 is: 70.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.45 : 90.19 = 50.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.45/90.19 = 50.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.45x = 90.19 × 50.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.45x = 4,588.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,588.25/65.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.10

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