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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.48, 135.68 and 32.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.48, 135.68 and 32.69 is: 49.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.48 : 135.68 = 32.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.48/135.68 = 32.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.48x = 135.68 × 32.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.48x = 4,434.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,434.98/90.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.02

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