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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.19, 150.24 and 30.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.19, 150.24 and 30.77 is: 46.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.19 : 150.24 = 30.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.19/150.24 = 30.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.19x = 150.24 × 30.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.19x = 4,621.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,621.98/100.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.13

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