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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.83, 134.70 and 38.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.83, 134.70 and 38.43 is: 57.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.83 : 134.70 = 38.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.83/134.70 = 38.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.83x = 134.70 × 38.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.83x = 5,176.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,176.38/89.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.62

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