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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.79, 154.18 and 30.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.79, 154.18 and 30.65 is: 45.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.79 : 154.18 = 30.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.79/154.18 = 30.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.79x = 154.18 × 30.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.79x = 4,725.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,725.62/102.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.97

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