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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.84, 90.87 and 50.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.84, 90.87 and 50.27 is: 69.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.84 : 90.87 = 50.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.84/90.87 = 50.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.84x = 90.87 × 50.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.84x = 4,568.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,568.03/65.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.38

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