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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.39, 150.60 and 46.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.39, 150.60 and 46.28 is: 69.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.39 : 150.60 = 46.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.39/150.60 = 46.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.39x = 150.60 × 46.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.39x = 6,969.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,969.54/100.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.42

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