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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.58, 135.93 and 36.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.58, 135.93 and 36.48 is: 54.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.58 : 135.93 = 36.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.58/135.93 = 36.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.58x = 135.93 × 36.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.58x = 4,958.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,958.73/90.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.74

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