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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.59, 135.88 and 44.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.59, 135.88 and 44.89 is: 67.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.59 : 135.88 = 44.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.59/135.88 = 44.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.59x = 135.88 × 44.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.59x = 6,099.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,099.65/90.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.33

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