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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.73, 152.58 and 37.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.73, 152.58 and 37.62 is: 56.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.73 : 152.58 = 37.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.73/152.58 = 37.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.73x = 152.58 × 37.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.73x = 5,740.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,740.06/101.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.42

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