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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.41, 150.51 and 46.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.41, 150.51 and 46.35 is: 69.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.41 : 150.51 = 46.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.41/150.51 = 46.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.41x = 150.51 × 46.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.41x = 6,976.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,976.14/100.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.48

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