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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.31, 150.48 and 39.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.31, 150.48 and 39.41 is: 59.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.31 : 150.48 = 39.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.31/150.48 = 39.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.31x = 150.48 × 39.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.31x = 5,929.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,929.66/100.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.12

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