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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.22, 150.39 and 39.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.22, 150.39 and 39.40 is: 59.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.22 : 150.39 = 39.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.22/150.39 = 39.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.22x = 150.39 × 39.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.22x = 5,925.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,925.84/100.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.13

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