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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.23, 132.25 and 30.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.23, 132.25 and 30.44 is: 45.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.23 : 132.25 = 30.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.23/132.25 = 30.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.23x = 132.25 × 30.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.23x = 4,025.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,025.07/88.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.62

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