Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.21, 132.18 and 42.58
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 88.21, 132.18 and 42.58 is: 63.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88.21 : 132.18 = 42.58 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88.21/132.18 = 42.58/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88.21x = 132.18 × 42.58 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88.21x = 5,628.22 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,628.22/88.21 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63.80
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