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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.35, 124.68 and 51.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.35, 124.68 and 51.02 is: 70.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.35 : 124.68 = 51.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.35/124.68 = 51.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.35x = 124.68 × 51.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.35x = 6,360.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,360.55/90.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.40

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