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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.22, 133.83 and 50.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.22, 133.83 and 50.70 is: 76.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.22 : 133.83 = 50.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.22/133.83 = 50.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.22x = 133.83 × 50.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.22x = 6,785.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,785.18/89.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.05

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