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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.61, 134.33 and 38.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.61, 134.33 and 38.22 is: 57.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.61 : 134.33 = 38.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.61/134.33 = 38.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.61x = 134.33 × 38.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.61x = 5,133.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,133.90/89.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.29

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