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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.24, 135.20 and 49.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.24, 135.20 and 49.69 is: 74.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.24 : 135.20 = 49.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.24/135.20 = 49.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.24x = 135.20 × 49.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.24x = 6,717.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,717.62/90.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.44

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