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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.24, 124.48 and 55.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.24, 124.48 and 55.32 is: 76.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.24 : 124.48 = 55.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.24/124.48 = 55.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.24x = 124.48 × 55.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.24x = 6,886.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,886.23/90.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.31

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