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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.12, 150.17 and 27.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.12, 150.17 and 27.97 is: 41.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.12 : 150.17 = 27.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.12/150.17 = 27.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.12x = 150.17 × 27.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.12x = 4,200.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,200.25/100.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.95

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