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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.73, 90.58 and 50.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.73, 90.58 and 50.21 is: 69.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.73 : 90.58 = 50.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.73/90.58 = 50.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.73x = 90.58 × 50.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.73x = 4,548.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,548.02/65.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.19

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