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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.03, 150.09 and 41.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.03, 150.09 and 41.46 is: 62.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.03 : 150.09 = 41.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.03/150.09 = 41.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.03x = 150.09 × 41.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.03x = 6,222.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,222.73/100.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.21

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