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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.03, 151.57 and 32.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.03, 151.57 and 32.60 is: 48.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.03 : 151.57 = 32.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.03/151.57 = 32.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.03x = 151.57 × 32.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.03x = 4,941.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,941.25/101.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.91

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