Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.50, 132.75 and 31.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 88.50, 132.75 and 31.50 is: 47.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88.50 : 132.75 = 31.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88.50/132.75 = 31.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88.50x = 132.75 × 31.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88.50x = 4,181.63 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,181.63/88.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 47.25
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