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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.31, 91.63 and 50.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.31, 91.63 and 50.75 is: 70.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.31 : 91.63 = 50.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.31/91.63 = 50.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.31x = 91.63 × 50.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.31x = 4,650.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,650.22/66.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.13

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