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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.42, 135.57 and 38.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.42, 135.57 and 38.33 is: 57.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.42 : 135.57 = 38.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.42/135.57 = 38.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.42x = 135.57 × 38.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.42x = 5,196.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,196.78/90.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.47

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