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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.19, 228.33 and 49.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.19, 228.33 and 49.51 is: 74.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.19 : 228.33 = 49.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.19/228.33 = 49.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.19x = 228.33 × 49.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.19x = 11,304.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,304.62/152.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.28

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