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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.55, 135.72 and 39.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.55, 135.72 and 39.17 is: 58.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.55 : 135.72 = 39.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.55/135.72 = 39.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.55x = 135.72 × 39.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.55x = 5,316.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,316.15/90.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.71

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