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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.52, 135.70 and 47.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.52, 135.70 and 47.18 is: 70.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.52 : 135.70 = 47.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.52/135.70 = 47.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.52x = 135.70 × 47.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.52x = 6,402.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,402.33/90.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.73

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