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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.32, 150.28 and 46.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.32, 150.28 and 46.08 is: 69.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.32 : 150.28 = 46.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.32/150.28 = 46.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.32x = 150.28 × 46.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.32x = 6,924.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,924.90/100.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.03

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