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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.34, 150.51 and 36.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.34, 150.51 and 36.22 is: 54.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.34 : 150.51 = 36.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.34/150.51 = 36.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.34x = 150.51 × 36.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.34x = 5,450.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,450.72/100.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.32

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