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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.34, 135.59 and 44.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.34, 135.59 and 44.71 is: 67.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.34 : 135.59 = 44.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.34/135.59 = 44.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.34x = 135.59 × 44.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.34x = 6,061.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,061.67/90.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.10

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