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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.62, 135.90 and 32.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.62, 135.90 and 32.04 is: 48.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.62 : 135.90 = 32.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.62/135.90 = 32.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.62x = 135.90 × 32.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.62x = 4,354.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,354.08/90.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.05

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