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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.63, 135.94 and 33.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.63, 135.94 and 33.63 is: 50.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.63 : 135.94 = 33.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.63/135.94 = 33.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.63x = 135.94 × 33.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.63x = 4,570.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,570.98/90.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.44

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