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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.42, 124.77 and 55.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.42, 124.77 and 55.47 is: 76.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.42 : 124.77 = 55.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.42/124.77 = 55.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.42x = 124.77 × 55.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.42x = 6,920.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,920.99/90.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.54

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