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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.55, 135.71 and 44.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.55, 135.71 and 44.82 is: 67.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.55 : 135.71 = 44.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.55/135.71 = 44.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.55x = 135.71 × 44.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.55x = 6,082.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,082.47/90.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.17

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