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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.26, 135.41 and 35.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.26, 135.41 and 35.43 is: 53.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.26 : 135.41 = 35.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.26/135.41 = 35.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.26x = 135.41 × 35.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.26x = 4,797.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,797.58/90.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.15

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