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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.57, 135.81 and 44.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.57, 135.81 and 44.29 is: 66.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.57 : 135.81 = 44.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.57/135.81 = 44.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.57x = 135.81 × 44.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.57x = 6,014.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,014.69/90.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.41

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