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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.42, 150.48 and 46.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.42, 150.48 and 46.30 is: 69.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.42 : 150.48 = 46.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.42/150.48 = 46.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.42x = 150.48 × 46.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.42x = 6,967.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,967.22/100.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.38

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