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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.70, 135.94 and 39.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.70, 135.94 and 39.30 is: 58.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.70 : 135.94 = 39.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.70/135.94 = 39.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.70x = 135.94 × 39.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.70x = 5,342.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,342.44/90.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.90

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