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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.22, 135.40 and 32.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.22, 135.40 and 32.45 is: 48.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.22 : 135.40 = 32.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.22/135.40 = 32.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.22x = 135.40 × 32.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.22x = 4,393.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,393.05/90.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.69

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