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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.40, 135.47 and 46.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.40, 135.47 and 46.97 is: 70.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.40 : 135.47 = 46.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.40/135.47 = 46.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.40x = 135.47 × 46.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.40x = 6,363.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,363.31/90.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.39

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