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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.67, 135.97 and 39.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.67, 135.97 and 39.33 is: 58.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.67 : 135.97 = 39.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.67/135.97 = 39.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.67x = 135.97 × 39.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.67x = 5,347.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,347.70/90.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.98

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