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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.79, 152.68 and 29.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.79, 152.68 and 29.64 is: 44.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.79 : 152.68 = 29.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.79/152.68 = 29.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.79x = 152.68 × 29.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.79x = 4,525.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,525.44/101.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.46

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