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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.09, 124.34 and 51.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.09, 124.34 and 51.27 is: 70.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.09 : 124.34 = 51.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.09/124.34 = 51.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.09x = 124.34 × 51.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.09x = 6,374.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,374.66/90.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.76

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