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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.42, 150.63 and 36.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.42, 150.63 and 36.30 is: 54.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.42 : 150.63 = 36.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.42/150.63 = 36.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.42x = 150.63 × 36.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.42x = 5,467.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,467.87/100.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.45

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