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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.42, 150.59 and 36.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.42, 150.59 and 36.26 is: 54.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.42 : 150.59 = 36.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.42/150.59 = 36.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.42x = 150.59 × 36.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.42x = 5,460.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,460.39/100.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.38

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