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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.47, 153.60 and 48.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.47, 153.60 and 48.27 is: 72.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.47 : 153.60 = 48.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.47/153.60 = 48.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.47x = 153.60 × 48.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.47x = 7,413.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,413.70/102.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.35

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