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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.07, 135.16 and 38.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.07, 135.16 and 38.72 is: 58.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.07 : 135.16 = 38.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.07/135.16 = 38.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.07x = 135.16 × 38.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.07x = 5,233.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,233.64/90.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.11

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