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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.23, 135.38 and 38.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.23, 135.38 and 38.93 is: 58.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.23 : 135.38 = 38.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.23/135.38 = 38.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.23x = 135.38 × 38.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.23x = 5,270.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,270.78/90.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.41

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