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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.92, 125.48 and 52.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.92, 125.48 and 52.11 is: 71.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.92 : 125.48 = 52.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.92/125.48 = 52.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.92x = 125.48 × 52.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.92x = 6,538.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,538.50/90.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.91

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