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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88, 131.94 and 47.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88, 131.94 and 47.44 is: 71.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88 : 131.94 = 47.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88/131.94 = 47.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88x = 131.94 × 47.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88x = 6,259.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,259.23/88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.13

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