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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.24, 135.32 and 36.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.24, 135.32 and 36.09 is: 54.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.24 : 135.32 = 36.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.24/135.32 = 36.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.24x = 135.32 × 36.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.24x = 4,883.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,883.52/90.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.12

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