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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.34, 135.41 and 47.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.34, 135.41 and 47.50 is: 71.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.34 : 135.41 = 47.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.34/135.41 = 47.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.34x = 135.41 × 47.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.34x = 6,431.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,431.98/90.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.20

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