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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.48, 152.27 and 47.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.48, 152.27 and 47.37 is: 71.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.48 : 152.27 = 47.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.48/152.27 = 47.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.48x = 152.27 × 47.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.48x = 7,212.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,212.79/101.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.08

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