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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.09, 133.62 and 50.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.09, 133.62 and 50.50 is: 75.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.09 : 133.62 = 50.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.09/133.62 = 50.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.09x = 133.62 × 50.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.09x = 6,747.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,747.81/89.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.74

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