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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.20, 90.90 and 61.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.20, 90.90 and 61.20 is: 90.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.20 : 90.90 = 61.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.20/90.90 = 61.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.20x = 90.90 × 61.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.20x = 5,563.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,563.08/61.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.90

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