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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.37, 153.30 and 48.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.37, 153.30 and 48.28 is: 72.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.37 : 153.30 = 48.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.37/153.30 = 48.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.37x = 153.30 × 48.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.37x = 7,400.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,400.56/102.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.30

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