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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.39, 153.57 and 30.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.39, 153.57 and 30.24 is: 45.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.39 : 153.57 = 30.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.39/153.57 = 30.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.39x = 153.57 × 30.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.39x = 4,643.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,643.19/102.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.35

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