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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.08, 150.09 and 39.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.08, 150.09 and 39.22 is: 58.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.08 : 150.09 = 39.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.08/150.09 = 39.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.08x = 150.09 × 39.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.08x = 5,886.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,886.53/100.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.82

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