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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.28, 135.31 and 41.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.28, 135.31 and 41.50 is: 62.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.28 : 135.31 = 41.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.28/135.31 = 41.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.28x = 135.31 × 41.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.28x = 5,615.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,615.37/90.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.20

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