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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.84, 152.78 and 29.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.84, 152.78 and 29.70 is: 44.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.84 : 152.78 = 29.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.84/152.78 = 29.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.84x = 152.78 × 29.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.84x = 4,537.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,537.57/101.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.56

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