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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88, 121.44 and 49.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88, 121.44 and 49.19 is: 67.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88 : 121.44 = 49.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88/121.44 = 49.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88x = 121.44 × 49.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88x = 5,973.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,973.63/88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.88

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