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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89, 133.43 and 50.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89, 133.43 and 50.48 is: 75.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89 : 133.43 = 50.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89/133.43 = 50.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89x = 133.43 × 50.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89x = 6,735.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,735.55/89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.68

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