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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.14, 132.18 and 47.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.14, 132.18 and 47.55 is: 71.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.14 : 132.18 = 47.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.14/132.18 = 47.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.14x = 132.18 × 47.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.14x = 6,285.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,285.16/88.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.31

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