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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.56, 135.72 and 33.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.56, 135.72 and 33.52 is: 50.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.56 : 135.72 = 33.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.56/135.72 = 33.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.56x = 135.72 × 33.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.56x = 4,549.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,549.33/90.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.24

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