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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.39, 150.51 and 46.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.39, 150.51 and 46.30 is: 69.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.39 : 150.51 = 46.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.39/150.51 = 46.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.39x = 150.51 × 46.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.39x = 6,968.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,968.61/100.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.42

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