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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.65, 152.48 and 29.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.65, 152.48 and 29.50 is: 44.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.65 : 152.48 = 29.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.65/152.48 = 29.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.65x = 152.48 × 29.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.65x = 4,498.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,498.16/101.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.25

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