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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.12, 131.98 and 47.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.12, 131.98 and 47.44 is: 71.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.12 : 131.98 = 47.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.12/131.98 = 47.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.12x = 131.98 × 47.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.12x = 6,261.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,261.13/88.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.05

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