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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.79, 125.34 and 59.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.79, 125.34 and 59.75 is: 82.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.79 : 125.34 = 59.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.79/125.34 = 59.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.79x = 125.34 × 59.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.79x = 7,489.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,489.07/90.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.49

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