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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.96, 152.96 and 33.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.96, 152.96 and 33.47 is: 50.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.96 : 152.96 = 33.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.96/152.96 = 33.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.96x = 152.96 × 33.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.96x = 5,119.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,119.57/101.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.21

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