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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100, 150 and 24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100, 150 and 24 is: 36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100 : 150 = 24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100/150 = 24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100x = 150 × 24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100x = 3,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,600/100
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36

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