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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.28, 124.56 and 50.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.28, 124.56 and 50.94 is: 70.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.28 : 124.56 = 50.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.28/124.56 = 50.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.28x = 124.56 × 50.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.28x = 6,345.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,345.09/90.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.28

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