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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.42, 134.14 and 38.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.42, 134.14 and 38.04 is: 57.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.42 : 134.14 = 38.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.42/134.14 = 38.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.42x = 134.14 × 38.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.42x = 5,102.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,102.69/89.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.07

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