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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.50, 124.88 and 52.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.50, 124.88 and 52.64 is: 72.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.50 : 124.88 = 52.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.50/124.88 = 52.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.50x = 124.88 × 52.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.50x = 6,573.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,573.68/90.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.64

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