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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.93, 152.82 and 47.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.93, 152.82 and 47.75 is: 71.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.93 : 152.82 = 47.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.93/152.82 = 47.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.93x = 152.82 × 47.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.93x = 7,296.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,296.39/101.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.59

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