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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.53, 228.79 and 44.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.53, 228.79 and 44.32 is: 66.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.53 : 228.79 = 44.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.53/228.79 = 44.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.53x = 228.79 × 44.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.53x = 10,139.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,139.97/152.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.48

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