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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.28, 135.45 and 38.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.28, 135.45 and 38.95 is: 58.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.28 : 135.45 = 38.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.28/135.45 = 38.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.28x = 135.45 × 38.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.28x = 5,275.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,275.78/90.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.44

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