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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89, 133.48 and 34.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89, 133.48 and 34.88 is: 52.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89 : 133.48 = 34.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89/133.48 = 34.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89x = 133.48 × 34.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89x = 4,655.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,655.78/89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.31

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