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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.37, 135.48 and 38.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.37, 135.48 and 38.97 is: 58.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.37 : 135.48 = 38.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.37/135.48 = 38.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.37x = 135.48 × 38.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.37x = 5,278.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,278.98/90.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.42

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