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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.67, 90.51 and 50.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.67, 90.51 and 50.10 is: 69.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.67 : 90.51 = 50.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.67/90.51 = 50.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.67x = 90.51 × 50.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.67x = 4,534.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,534.55/65.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.05

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