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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.58, 136.04 and 47.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.58, 136.04 and 47.28 is: 71.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.58 : 136.04 = 47.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.58/136.04 = 47.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.58x = 136.04 × 47.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.58x = 6,432.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,432.00/90.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.01

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