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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.41, 135.39 and 47.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.41, 135.39 and 47.01 is: 70.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.41 : 135.39 = 47.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.41/135.39 = 47.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.41x = 135.39 × 47.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.41x = 6,364.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,364.68/90.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.40

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