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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.13, 132.24 and 47.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.13, 132.24 and 47.59 is: 71.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.13 : 132.24 = 47.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.13/132.24 = 47.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.13x = 132.24 × 47.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.13x = 6,293.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,293.30/88.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.41

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