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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.31, 135.40 and 44.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.31, 135.40 and 44.62 is: 66.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.31 : 135.40 = 44.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.31/135.40 = 44.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.31x = 135.40 × 44.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.31x = 6,041.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,041.55/90.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.90

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