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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.65, 135.96 and 39.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.65, 135.96 and 39.28 is: 58.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.65 : 135.96 = 39.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.65/135.96 = 39.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.65x = 135.96 × 39.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.65x = 5,340.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,340.51/90.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.91

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