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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.31, 135.49 and 46.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.31, 135.49 and 46.41 is: 69.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.31 : 135.49 = 46.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.31/135.49 = 46.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.31x = 135.49 × 46.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.31x = 6,287.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,287.64/90.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.62

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