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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.41, 152.09 and 32.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.41, 152.09 and 32.94 is: 49.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.41 : 152.09 = 32.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.41/152.09 = 32.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.41x = 152.09 × 32.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.41x = 5,009.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,009.93/101.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.40

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