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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.61, 98.16 and 50.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.61, 98.16 and 50.22 is: 75.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.61 : 98.16 = 50.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.61/98.16 = 50.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.61x = 98.16 × 50.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.61x = 4,929.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,929.60/65.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.13

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