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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.34, 135.53 and 49.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.34, 135.53 and 49.66 is: 74.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.34 : 135.53 = 49.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.34/135.53 = 49.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.34x = 135.53 × 49.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.34x = 6,730.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,730.42/90.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.50

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