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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.36, 151.97 and 40.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.36, 151.97 and 40.44 is: 60.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.36 : 151.97 = 40.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.36/151.97 = 40.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.36x = 151.97 × 40.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.36x = 6,145.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,145.46/101.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.63

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