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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.12, 132.16 and 40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.12, 132.16 and 40 is: 59.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.12 : 132.16 = 40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.12/132.16 = 40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.12x = 132.16 × 40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.12x = 5,286.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,286.40/88.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.99

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