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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.34, 135.52 and 39.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.34, 135.52 and 39.00 is: 58.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.34 : 135.52 = 39.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.34/135.52 = 39.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.34x = 135.52 × 39.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.34x = 5,284.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,284.60/90.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.50

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