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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.22, 150.28 and 39.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.22, 150.28 and 39.32 is: 58.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.22 : 150.28 = 39.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.22/150.28 = 39.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.22x = 150.28 × 39.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.22x = 5,908.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,908.16/100.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.95

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