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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.36, 153.54 and 33.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.36, 153.54 and 33.88 is: 50.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.36 : 153.54 = 33.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.36/153.54 = 33.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.36x = 153.54 × 33.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.36x = 5,201.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,201.94/102.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.82

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