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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.24, 135.18 and 49.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.24, 135.18 and 49.68 is: 74.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.24 : 135.18 = 49.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.24/135.18 = 49.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.24x = 135.18 × 49.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.24x = 6,715.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,715.74/90.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.42

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