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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.99, 152.93 and 33.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.99, 152.93 and 33.50 is: 50.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.99 : 152.93 = 33.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.99/152.93 = 33.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.99x = 152.93 × 33.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.99x = 5,122.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,122.22/101.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.23

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