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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.44, 124.62 and 64.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.44, 124.62 and 64.52 is: 88.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.44 : 124.62 = 64.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.44/124.62 = 64.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.44x = 124.62 × 64.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.44x = 8,040.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,040.48/90.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.90

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