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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.65, 152.46 and 33.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.65, 152.46 and 33.19 is: 49.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.65 : 152.46 = 33.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.65/152.46 = 33.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.65x = 152.46 × 33.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.65x = 5,060.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,060.15/101.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.78

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