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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.74, 152.63 and 29.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.74, 152.63 and 29.59 is: 44.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.74 : 152.63 = 29.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.74/152.63 = 29.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.74x = 152.63 × 29.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.74x = 4,516.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,516.17/101.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.39

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