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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.47, 152.25 and 47.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.47, 152.25 and 47.35 is: 71.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.47 : 152.25 = 47.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.47/152.25 = 47.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.47x = 152.25 × 47.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.47x = 7,208.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,208.28/101.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.04

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