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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.72, 152.52 and 33.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.72, 152.52 and 33.21 is: 49.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.72 : 152.52 = 33.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.72/152.52 = 33.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.72x = 152.52 × 33.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.72x = 5,065.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,065.19/101.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.80

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