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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.67, 152.40 and 47.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.67, 152.40 and 47.49 is: 71.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.67 : 152.40 = 47.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.67/152.40 = 47.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.67x = 152.40 × 47.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.67x = 7,237.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,237.48/101.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.19

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