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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.21, 153.29 and 33.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.21, 153.29 and 33.76 is: 50.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.21 : 153.29 = 33.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.21/153.29 = 33.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.21x = 153.29 × 33.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.21x = 5,174.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,174.77/102.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.63

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