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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.18, 135.32 and 47.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.18, 135.32 and 47.43 is: 71.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.18 : 135.32 = 47.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.18/135.32 = 47.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.18x = 135.32 × 47.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.18x = 6,417.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,417.99/90.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.17

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