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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.74, 98.69 and 50.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.74, 98.69 and 50.62 is: 75.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.74 : 98.69 = 50.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.74/98.69 = 50.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.74x = 98.69 × 50.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.74x = 4,995.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,995.69/65.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.99

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