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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.38, 135.65 and 49.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.38, 135.65 and 49.75 is: 74.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.38 : 135.65 = 49.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.38/135.65 = 49.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.38x = 135.65 × 49.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.38x = 6,748.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,748.37/90.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.66

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