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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.08, 135.17 and 38.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.08, 135.17 and 38.72 is: 58.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.08 : 135.17 = 38.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.08/135.17 = 38.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.08x = 135.17 × 38.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.08x = 5,232.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,232.91/90.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.09

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