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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.28, 150.50 and 48.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.28, 150.50 and 48.95 is: 73.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.28 : 150.50 = 48.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.28/150.50 = 48.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.28x = 150.50 × 48.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.28x = 7,367.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,367.29/100.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.47

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