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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.99, 131.97 and 33.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.99, 131.97 and 33.88 is: 50.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.99 : 131.97 = 33.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.99/131.97 = 33.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.99x = 131.97 × 33.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.99x = 4,470.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,470.69/87.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.81

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