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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.62, 135.96 and 41.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.62, 135.96 and 41.86 is: 62.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.62 : 135.96 = 41.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.62/135.96 = 41.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.62x = 135.96 × 41.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.62x = 5,691.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,691.29/90.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.80

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