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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.19, 228.32 and 49.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.19, 228.32 and 49.46 is: 74.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.19 : 228.32 = 49.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.19/228.32 = 49.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.19x = 228.32 × 49.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.19x = 11,292.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,292.71/152.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.20

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