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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.17, 150.23 and 38.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.17, 150.23 and 38.48 is: 57.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.17 : 150.23 = 38.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.17/150.23 = 38.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.17x = 150.23 × 38.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.17x = 5,780.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,780.20/100.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.70

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