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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.37, 135.65 and 47.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.37, 135.65 and 47.10 is: 70.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.37 : 135.65 = 47.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.37/135.65 = 47.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.37x = 135.65 × 47.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.37x = 6,389.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,389.12/90.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.70

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