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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.24, 135.42 and 38.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.24, 135.42 and 38.90 is: 58.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.24 : 135.42 = 38.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.24/135.42 = 38.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.24x = 135.42 × 38.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.24x = 5,267.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,267.84/90.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.38

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