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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.59, 135.63 and 49.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.59, 135.63 and 49.95 is: 74.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.59 : 135.63 = 49.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.59/135.63 = 49.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.59x = 135.63 × 49.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.59x = 6,774.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,774.72/90.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.79

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