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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.41, 150.59 and 46.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.41, 150.59 and 46.29 is: 69.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.41 : 150.59 = 46.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.41/150.59 = 46.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.41x = 150.59 × 46.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.41x = 6,970.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,970.81/100.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.42

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