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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.97, 133.44 and 28.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.97, 133.44 and 28.13 is: 42.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.97 : 133.44 = 28.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.97/133.44 = 28.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.97x = 133.44 × 28.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.97x = 3,753
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,753/88.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.19

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