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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.79, 98.52 and 50.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.79, 98.52 and 50.60 is: 75.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.79 : 98.52 = 50.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.79/98.52 = 50.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.79x = 98.52 × 50.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.79x = 4,985.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,985.11/65.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.77

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