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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.19, 132.34 and 47.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.19, 132.34 and 47.64 is: 71.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.19 : 132.34 = 47.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.19/132.34 = 47.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.19x = 132.34 × 47.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.19x = 6,304.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,304.68/88.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.49

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