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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.10, 124.35 and 53.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.10, 124.35 and 53.27 is: 73.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.10 : 124.35 = 53.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.10/124.35 = 53.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.10x = 124.35 × 53.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.10x = 6,624.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,624.12/90.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.52

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