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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.05, 135.08 and 29.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.05, 135.08 and 29.16 is: 43.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.05 : 135.08 = 29.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.05/135.08 = 29.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.05x = 135.08 × 29.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.05x = 3,939.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,939.15/90.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.75

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