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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.71, 136.02 and 29.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.71, 136.02 and 29.84 is: 44.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.71 : 136.02 = 29.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.71/136.02 = 29.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.71x = 136.02 × 29.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.71x = 4,058.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,058.84/90.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.75

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