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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.39, 135.60 and 32.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.39, 135.60 and 32.65 is: 48.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.39 : 135.60 = 32.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.39/135.60 = 32.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.39x = 135.60 × 32.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.39x = 4,427.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,427.26/90.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.98

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