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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.42, 135.55 and 44.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.42, 135.55 and 44.74 is: 67.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.42 : 135.55 = 44.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.42/135.55 = 44.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.42x = 135.55 × 44.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.42x = 6,064.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,064.51/90.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.07

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