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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.79, 152.61 and 44.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.79, 152.61 and 44.01 is: 65.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.79 : 152.61 = 44.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.79/152.61 = 44.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.79x = 152.61 × 44.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.79x = 6,716.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,716.37/101.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.98

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