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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.41, 150.62 and 28.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.41, 150.62 and 28.27 is: 42.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.41 : 150.62 = 28.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.41/150.62 = 28.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.41x = 150.62 × 28.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.41x = 4,257.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,257.51/100.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.40

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