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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.86, 98.70 and 50.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.86, 98.70 and 50.64 is: 75.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.86 : 98.70 = 50.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.86/98.70 = 50.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.86x = 98.70 × 50.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.86x = 4,998.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,998.17/65.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.89

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