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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.85, 125.37 and 49.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.85, 125.37 and 49.40 is: 68.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.85 : 125.37 = 49.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.85/125.37 = 49.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.85x = 125.37 × 49.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.85x = 6,192.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,192.94/90.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.17

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