Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101, 151.52 and 44
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 101, 151.52 and 44 is: 66.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101 : 151.52 = 44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101/151.52 = 44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101x = 151.52 × 44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101x = 6,666.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,666.88/101 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66.01
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