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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.53, 124.92 and 51.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.53, 124.92 and 51.18 is: 70.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.53 : 124.92 = 51.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.53/124.92 = 51.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.53x = 124.92 × 51.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.53x = 6,393.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,393.41/90.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.62

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