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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.76, 125.25 and 49.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.76, 125.25 and 49.32 is: 68.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.76 : 125.25 = 49.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.76/125.25 = 49.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.76x = 125.25 × 49.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.76x = 6,177.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,177.13/90.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.06

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