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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.91, 136.33 and 33.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.91, 136.33 and 33.12 is: 49.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.91 : 136.33 = 33.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.91/136.33 = 33.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.91x = 136.33 × 33.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.91x = 4,514.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,514.40/90.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.66

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