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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.18, 153.30 and 33.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.18, 153.30 and 33.72 is: 50.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.18 : 153.30 = 33.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.18/153.30 = 33.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.18x = 153.30 × 33.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.18x = 5,169.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,169.28/102.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.59

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