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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88, 131.98 and 42.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88, 131.98 and 42.40 is: 63.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88 : 131.98 = 42.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88/131.98 = 42.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88x = 131.98 × 42.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88x = 5,595.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,595.95/88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.59

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