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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.55, 98.25 and 50.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.55, 98.25 and 50.40 is: 75.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.55 : 98.25 = 50.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.55/98.25 = 50.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.55x = 98.25 × 50.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.55x = 4,951.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,951.80/65.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.54

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