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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.61, 152.44 and 33.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.61, 152.44 and 33.14 is: 49.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.61 : 152.44 = 33.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.61/152.44 = 33.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.61x = 152.44 × 33.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.61x = 5,051.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,051.86/101.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.72

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