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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.63, 152.47 and 37.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.63, 152.47 and 37.51 is: 56.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.63 : 152.47 = 37.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.63/152.47 = 37.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.63x = 152.47 × 37.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.63x = 5,718.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,718.96/101.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.27

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