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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88, 131.97 and 27.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88, 131.97 and 27.11 is: 40.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88 : 131.97 = 27.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88/131.97 = 27.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88x = 131.97 × 27.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88x = 3,577.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,577.71/88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.66

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