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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.26, 132.36 and 47.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.26, 132.36 and 47.70 is: 71.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.26 : 132.36 = 47.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.26/132.36 = 47.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.26x = 132.36 × 47.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.26x = 6,313.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,313.57/88.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.53

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