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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.05, 134.96 and 38.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.05, 134.96 and 38.68 is: 57.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.05 : 134.96 = 38.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.05/134.96 = 38.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.05x = 134.96 × 38.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.05x = 5,219.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,219.72/90.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.97

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