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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.02, 150.06 and 48.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.02, 150.06 and 48.63 is: 72.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.02 : 150.06 = 48.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.02/150.06 = 48.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.02x = 150.06 × 48.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.02x = 7,297.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,297.42/100.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.96

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