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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.79, 152.75 and 44.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.79, 152.75 and 44.03 is: 66.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.79 : 152.75 = 44.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.79/152.75 = 44.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.79x = 152.75 × 44.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.79x = 6,725.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,725.34/101.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.07

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