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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.26, 150.39 and 24.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.26, 150.39 and 24.26 is: 36.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.26 : 150.39 = 24.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.26/150.39 = 24.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.26x = 150.39 × 24.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.26x = 3,648.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,648.18/100.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.39

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