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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.34, 135.51 and 38.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.34, 135.51 and 38.98 is: 58.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.34 : 135.51 = 38.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.34/135.51 = 38.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.34x = 135.51 × 38.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.34x = 5,282.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,282.18/90.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.47

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