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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.52, 135.82 and 36.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.52, 135.82 and 36.42 is: 54.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.52 : 135.82 = 36.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.52/135.82 = 36.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.52x = 135.82 × 36.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.52x = 4,946.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,946.86/90.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.65

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