Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.36, 132.50 and 40.26
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 88.36, 132.50 and 40.26 is: 60.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88.36 : 132.50 = 40.26 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88.36/132.50 = 40.26/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88.36x = 132.50 × 40.26 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88.36x = 5,334.45 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,334.45/88.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 60.37
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