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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.06, 150.08 and 35.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.06, 150.08 and 35.09 is: 52.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.06 : 150.08 = 35.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.06/150.08 = 35.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.06x = 150.08 × 35.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.06x = 5,266.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,266.13/100.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.63

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