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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.24, 132.30 and 45.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.24, 132.30 and 45.40 is: 68.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.24 : 132.30 = 45.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.24/132.30 = 45.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.24x = 132.30 × 45.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.24x = 6,006.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,006.42/88.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.07

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