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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.07, 135.15 and 36.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.07, 135.15 and 36.01 is: 54.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.07 : 135.15 = 36.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.07/135.15 = 36.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.07x = 135.15 × 36.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.07x = 4,866.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,866.75/90.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.03

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