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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.27, 135.18 and 46.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.27, 135.18 and 46.86 is: 70.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.27 : 135.18 = 46.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.27/135.18 = 46.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.27x = 135.18 × 46.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.27x = 6,334.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,334.53/90.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.17

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