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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.28, 150.44 and 31.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.28, 150.44 and 31.84 is: 47.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.28 : 150.44 = 31.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.28/150.44 = 31.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.28x = 150.44 × 31.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.28x = 4,790.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,790.01/100.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.77

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