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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.59, 124.91 and 59.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.59, 124.91 and 59.49 is: 82.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.59 : 124.91 = 59.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.59/124.91 = 59.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.59x = 124.91 × 59.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.59x = 7,430.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,430.90/90.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.03

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