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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.93, 133.34 and 52.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.93, 133.34 and 52.88 is: 79.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.93 : 133.34 = 52.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.93/133.34 = 52.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.93x = 133.34 × 52.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.93x = 7,050.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,050.75/88.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.29

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