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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.22, 153.32 and 33.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.22, 153.32 and 33.79 is: 50.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.22 : 153.32 = 33.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.22/153.32 = 33.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.22x = 153.32 × 33.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.22x = 5,180.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,180.68/102.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.68

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