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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.46, 135.51 and 49.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.46, 135.51 and 49.87 is: 74.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.46 : 135.51 = 49.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.46/135.51 = 49.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.46x = 135.51 × 49.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.46x = 6,757.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,757.88/90.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.71

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