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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.21, 135.24 and 36.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.21, 135.24 and 36.09 is: 54.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.21 : 135.24 = 36.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.21/135.24 = 36.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.21x = 135.24 × 36.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.21x = 4,880.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,880.81/90.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.10

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