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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.09, 124.32 and 50.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.09, 124.32 and 50.76 is: 70.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.09 : 124.32 = 50.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.09/124.32 = 50.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.09x = 124.32 × 50.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.09x = 6,310.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,310.48/90.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.05

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