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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88, 131.93 and 49.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88, 131.93 and 49.48 is: 74.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88 : 131.93 = 49.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88/131.93 = 49.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88x = 131.93 × 49.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88x = 6,527.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,527.90/88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.18

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