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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.21, 135.32 and 44.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.21, 135.32 and 44.60 is: 66.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.21 : 135.32 = 44.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.21/135.32 = 44.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.21x = 135.32 × 44.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.21x = 6,035.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,035.38/90.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.90

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