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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.08, 131.94 and 47.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.08, 131.94 and 47.40 is: 71.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.08 : 131.94 = 47.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.08/131.94 = 47.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.08x = 131.94 × 47.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.08x = 6,253.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,253.96/88.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.00

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