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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.26, 135.35 and 47.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.26, 135.35 and 47.54 is: 71.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.26 : 135.35 = 47.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.26/135.35 = 47.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.26x = 135.35 × 47.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.26x = 6,434.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,434.54/90.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.29

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