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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.76, 122.48 and 49.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.76, 122.48 and 49.94 is: 68.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.76 : 122.48 = 49.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.76/122.48 = 49.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.76x = 122.48 × 49.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.76x = 6,116.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,116.65/88.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.91

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