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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.42, 228.51 and 49.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.42, 228.51 and 49.64 is: 74.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.42 : 228.51 = 49.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.42/228.51 = 49.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.42x = 228.51 × 49.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.42x = 11,342.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,342.76/152.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.42

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