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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.03, 135 and 44.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.03, 135 and 44.34 is: 66.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.03 : 135 = 44.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.03/135 = 44.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.03x = 135 × 44.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.03x = 5,985.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,985.90/90.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.49

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