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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.56, 135.78 and 29.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.56, 135.78 and 29.69 is: 44.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.56 : 135.78 = 29.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.56/135.78 = 29.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.56x = 135.78 × 29.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.56x = 4,031.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,031.41/90.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.52

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