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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.02, 135.03 and 38.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.02, 135.03 and 38.66 is: 57.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.02 : 135.03 = 38.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.02/135.03 = 38.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.02x = 135.03 × 38.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.02x = 5,220.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,220.26/90.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.99

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