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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.15, 228.26 and 49.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.15, 228.26 and 49.44 is: 74.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.15 : 228.26 = 49.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.15/228.26 = 49.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.15x = 228.26 × 49.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.15x = 11,285.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,285.17/152.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.17

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