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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.78, 133.16 and 31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.78, 133.16 and 31 is: 46.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.78 : 133.16 = 31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.78/133.16 = 31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.78x = 133.16 × 31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.78x = 4,127.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,127.96/88.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.50

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