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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.62, 135.86 and 42.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.62, 135.86 and 42.47 is: 63.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.62 : 135.86 = 42.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.62/135.86 = 42.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.62x = 135.86 × 42.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.62x = 5,769.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,769.75/90.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.67

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