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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.82, 125.34 and 51.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.82, 125.34 and 51.48 is: 71.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.82 : 125.34 = 51.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.82/125.34 = 51.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.82x = 125.34 × 51.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.82x = 6,452.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,452.69/90.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.05

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