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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.16, 228.24 and 49.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.16, 228.24 and 49.44 is: 74.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.16 : 228.24 = 49.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.16/228.24 = 49.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.16x = 228.24 × 49.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.16x = 11,284.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,284.19/152.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.16

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