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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.40, 150.59 and 28.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.40, 150.59 and 28.26 is: 42.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.40 : 150.59 = 28.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.40/150.59 = 28.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.40x = 150.59 × 28.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.40x = 4,254.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,254.92/100.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.38

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