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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.47, 98.13 and 50.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.47, 98.13 and 50.14 is: 75.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.47 : 98.13 = 50.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.47/98.13 = 50.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.47x = 98.13 × 50.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.47x = 4,920.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,920.24/65.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.15

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