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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.01, 124.23 and 51.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.01, 124.23 and 51.22 is: 70.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.01 : 124.23 = 51.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.01/124.23 = 51.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.01x = 124.23 × 51.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.01x = 6,363.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,363.06/90.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.69

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