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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88, 132.08 and 45.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88, 132.08 and 45.24 is: 67.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88 : 132.08 = 45.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88/132.08 = 45.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88x = 132.08 × 45.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88x = 5,975.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,975.30/88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.90

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