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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.57, 135.86 and 29.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.57, 135.86 and 29.69 is: 44.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.57 : 135.86 = 29.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.57/135.86 = 29.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.57x = 135.86 × 29.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.57x = 4,033.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,033.68/90.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.54

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