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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.30, 135.45 and 32.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.30, 135.45 and 32.53 is: 48.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.30 : 135.45 = 32.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.30/135.45 = 32.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.30x = 135.45 × 32.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.30x = 4,406.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,406.19/90.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.80

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