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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.31, 135.44 and 41.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.31, 135.44 and 41.54 is: 62.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.31 : 135.44 = 41.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.31/135.44 = 41.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.31x = 135.44 × 41.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.31x = 5,626.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,626.62/90.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.31

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