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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.04, 134.94 and 38.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.04, 134.94 and 38.62 is: 57.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.04 : 134.94 = 38.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.04/134.94 = 38.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.04x = 134.94 × 38.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.04x = 5,211.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,211.38/90.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.88

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