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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.70, 133 and 27.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.70, 133 and 27.81 is: 41.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.70 : 133 = 27.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.70/133 = 27.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.70x = 133 × 27.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.70x = 3,698.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,698.73/88.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.70

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