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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.76, 133.18 and 46.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.76, 133.18 and 46.04 is: 69.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.76 : 133.18 = 46.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.76/133.18 = 46.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.76x = 133.18 × 46.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.76x = 6,131.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,131.61/88.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.08

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