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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.61, 135.93 and 36.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.61, 135.93 and 36.52 is: 54.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.61 : 135.93 = 36.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.61/135.93 = 36.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.61x = 135.93 × 36.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.61x = 4,964.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,964.16/90.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.79

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