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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.10, 132.15 and 47.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.10, 132.15 and 47.60 is: 71.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.10 : 132.15 = 47.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.10/132.15 = 47.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.10x = 132.15 × 47.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.10x = 6,290.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,290.34/88.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.40

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