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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.53, 135.86 and 36.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.53, 135.86 and 36.42 is: 54.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.53 : 135.86 = 36.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.53/135.86 = 36.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.53x = 135.86 × 36.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.53x = 4,947.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,947.84/90.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.66

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