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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.55, 135.84 and 29.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.55, 135.84 and 29.68 is: 44.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.55 : 135.84 = 29.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.55/135.84 = 29.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.55x = 135.84 × 29.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.55x = 4,031.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,031.73/90.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.52

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