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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.38, 135.59 and 26.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.38, 135.59 and 26.25 is: 39.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.38 : 135.59 = 26.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.38/135.59 = 26.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.38x = 135.59 × 26.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.38x = 3,559.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,559.11/90.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.38

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