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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.91, 133.18 and 52.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.91, 133.18 and 52.75 is: 79.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.91 : 133.18 = 52.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.91/133.18 = 52.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.91x = 133.18 × 52.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.91x = 7,025.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,025.25/88.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.02

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