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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.72, 122.43 and 49.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.72, 122.43 and 49.91 is: 68.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.72 : 122.43 = 49.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.72/122.43 = 49.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.72x = 122.43 × 49.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.72x = 6,110.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,110.48/88.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.88

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