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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.18, 135.27 and 38.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.18, 135.27 and 38.78 is: 58.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.18 : 135.27 = 38.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.18/135.27 = 38.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.18x = 135.27 × 38.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.18x = 5,245.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,245.77/90.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.17

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