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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.93, 98.89 and 50.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.93, 98.89 and 50.89 is: 76.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.93 : 98.89 = 50.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.93/98.89 = 50.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.93x = 98.89 × 50.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.93x = 5,032.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,032.82/65.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.34

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