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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.97, 91 and 50.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.97, 91 and 50.41 is: 69.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.97 : 91 = 50.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.97/91 = 50.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.97x = 91 × 50.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.97x = 4,587.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,587.31/65.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.54

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