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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.06, 150.04 and 35.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.06, 150.04 and 35.04 is: 52.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.06 : 150.04 = 35.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.06/150.04 = 35.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.06x = 150.04 × 35.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.06x = 5,258.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,258.01/100.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.55

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