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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.46, 98.04 and 50.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.46, 98.04 and 50.25 is: 75.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.46 : 98.04 = 50.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.46/98.04 = 50.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.46x = 98.04 × 50.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.46x = 4,926.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,926.51/65.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.26

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