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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.42, 152 and 47.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.42, 152 and 47.24 is: 70.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.42 : 152 = 47.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.42/152 = 47.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.42x = 152 × 47.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.42x = 7,180.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,180.48/101.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.80

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