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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.50, 135.81 and 33.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.50, 135.81 and 33.50 is: 50.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.50 : 135.81 = 33.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.50/135.81 = 33.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.50x = 135.81 × 33.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.50x = 4,549.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,549.64/90.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.27

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