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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.13, 150.20 and 38.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.13, 150.20 and 38.41 is: 57.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.13 : 150.20 = 38.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.13/150.20 = 38.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.13x = 150.20 × 38.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.13x = 5,768.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,768.61/100.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.61

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