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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.28, 153.30 and 41.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.28, 153.30 and 41.38 is: 62.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.28 : 153.30 = 41.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.28/153.30 = 41.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.28x = 153.30 × 41.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.28x = 6,343.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,343.55/102.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.02

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