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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.49, 152.24 and 29.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.49, 152.24 and 29.34 is: 44.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.49 : 152.24 = 29.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.49/152.24 = 29.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.49x = 152.24 × 29.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.49x = 4,466.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,466.57/101.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.01

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