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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.28, 124.54 and 55.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.28, 124.54 and 55.33 is: 76.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.28 : 124.54 = 55.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.28/124.54 = 55.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.28x = 124.54 × 55.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.28x = 6,890.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,890.35/90.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.32

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