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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.83, 125.28 and 52.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.83, 125.28 and 52.01 is: 71.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.83 : 125.28 = 52.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.83/125.28 = 52.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.83x = 125.28 × 52.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.83x = 6,516.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,516.13/90.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.74

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