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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90, 135 and 33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90, 135 and 33 is: 49.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90 : 135 = 33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90/135 = 33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90x = 135 × 33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90x = 4,455
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,455/90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.50

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