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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.91, 134.93 and 38.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.91, 134.93 and 38.68 is: 58.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.91 : 134.93 = 38.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.91/134.93 = 38.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.91x = 134.93 × 38.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.91x = 5,218.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,218.85/89.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.05

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