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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.62, 134.37 and 38.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.62, 134.37 and 38.24 is: 57.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.62 : 134.37 = 38.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.62/134.37 = 38.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.62x = 134.37 × 38.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.62x = 5,138.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,138.31/89.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.33

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