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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.38, 135.52 and 38.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.38, 135.52 and 38.99 is: 58.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.38 : 135.52 = 38.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.38/135.52 = 38.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.38x = 135.52 × 38.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.38x = 5,283.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,283.25/90.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.46

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