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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.49, 124.84 and 59.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.49, 124.84 and 59.40 is: 81.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.49 : 124.84 = 59.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.49/124.84 = 59.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.49x = 124.84 × 59.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.49x = 7,415.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,415.50/90.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.95

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