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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.28, 150.35 and 46.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.28, 150.35 and 46.22 is: 69.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.28 : 150.35 = 46.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.28/150.35 = 46.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.28x = 150.35 × 46.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.28x = 6,948.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,948.19/100.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.29

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