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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.93, 90.94 and 50.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.93, 90.94 and 50.36 is: 69.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.93 : 90.94 = 50.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.93/90.94 = 50.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.93x = 90.94 × 50.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.93x = 4,580.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,580.14/65.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.47

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