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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.38, 135.42 and 49.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.38, 135.42 and 49.82 is: 74.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.38 : 135.42 = 49.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.38/135.42 = 49.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.38x = 135.42 × 49.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.38x = 6,746.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,746.62/90.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.65

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