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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.03, 150.03 and 38.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.03, 150.03 and 38.35 is: 57.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.03 : 150.03 = 38.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.03/150.03 = 38.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.03x = 150.03 × 38.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.03x = 5,753.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,753.65/100.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.52

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