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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.45, 135.76 and 47.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.45, 135.76 and 47.15 is: 70.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.45 : 135.76 = 47.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.45/135.76 = 47.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.45x = 135.76 × 47.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.45x = 6,400.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,400.29/90.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.76

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