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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.77, 152.54 and 33.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.77, 152.54 and 33.24 is: 49.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.77 : 152.54 = 33.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.77/152.54 = 33.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.77x = 152.54 × 33.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.77x = 5,069.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,069.67/101.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.82

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