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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.79, 152.63 and 40.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.79, 152.63 and 40.94 is: 61.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.79 : 152.63 = 40.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.79/152.63 = 40.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.79x = 152.63 × 40.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.79x = 6,248.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,248.66/101.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.39

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