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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.38, 135.54 and 32.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.38, 135.54 and 32.60 is: 48.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.38 : 135.54 = 32.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.38/135.54 = 32.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.38x = 135.54 × 32.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.38x = 4,418.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,418.06/90.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.88

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