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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.59, 135.86 and 26.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.59, 135.86 and 26.46 is: 39.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.59 : 135.86 = 26.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.59/135.86 = 26.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.59x = 135.86 × 26.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.59x = 3,594.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,594.72/90.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.68

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