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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.59, 125.02 and 49.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.59, 125.02 and 49.15 is: 67.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.59 : 125.02 = 49.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.59/125.02 = 49.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.59x = 125.02 × 49.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.59x = 6,144.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,144.35/90.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.82

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