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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.13, 122.99 and 50.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.13, 122.99 and 50.31 is: 69.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.13 : 122.99 = 50.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.13/122.99 = 50.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.13x = 122.99 × 50.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.13x = 6,188.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,188.06/89.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.43

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