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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.41, 132.68 and 47.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.41, 132.68 and 47.88 is: 71.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.41 : 132.68 = 47.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.41/132.68 = 47.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.41x = 132.68 × 47.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.41x = 6,352.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,352.48/88.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.85

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