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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.59, 135.90 and 36.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.59, 135.90 and 36.49 is: 54.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.59 : 135.90 = 36.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.59/135.90 = 36.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.59x = 135.90 × 36.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.59x = 4,958.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,958.99/90.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.74

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