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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.49, 152.18 and 33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.49, 152.18 and 33 is: 49.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.49 : 152.18 = 33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.49/152.18 = 33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.49x = 152.18 × 33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.49x = 5,021.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,021.94/101.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.48

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