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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.94, 152.93 and 47.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.94, 152.93 and 47.80 is: 71.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.94 : 152.93 = 47.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.94/152.93 = 47.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.94x = 152.93 × 47.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.94x = 7,310.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,310.05/101.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.71

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