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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.13, 124.37 and 50.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.13, 124.37 and 50.79 is: 70.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.13 : 124.37 = 50.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.13/124.37 = 50.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.13x = 124.37 × 50.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.13x = 6,316.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,316.41/90.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.08

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