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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.98, 152.95 and 29.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.98, 152.95 and 29.82 is: 44.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.98 : 152.95 = 29.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.98/152.95 = 29.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.98x = 152.95 × 29.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.98x = 4,560.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,560.97/101.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.72

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