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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.24, 135.38 and 36.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.24, 135.38 and 36.15 is: 54.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.24 : 135.38 = 36.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.24/135.38 = 36.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.24x = 135.38 × 36.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.24x = 4,893.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,893.99/90.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.23

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