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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.71, 152.63 and 44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.71, 152.63 and 44 is: 66.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.71 : 152.63 = 44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.71/152.63 = 44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.71x = 152.63 × 44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.71x = 6,715.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,715.72/101.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.03

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