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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.79, 152.66 and 29.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.79, 152.66 and 29.63 is: 44.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.79 : 152.66 = 29.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.79/152.66 = 29.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.79x = 152.66 × 29.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.79x = 4,522.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,522.40/101.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.43

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