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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.26, 153.41 and 33.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.26, 153.41 and 33.79 is: 50.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.26 : 153.41 = 33.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.26/153.41 = 33.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.26x = 153.41 × 33.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.26x = 5,183.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,183.17/102.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.68

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