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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.97, 133.46 and 24.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.97, 133.46 and 24.85 is: 37.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.97 : 133.46 = 24.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.97/133.46 = 24.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.97x = 133.46 × 24.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.97x = 3,316.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,316.21/88.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.27

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