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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.44, 150.56 and 39.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.44, 150.56 and 39.55 is: 59.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.44 : 150.56 = 39.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.44/150.56 = 39.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.44x = 150.56 × 39.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.44x = 5,954.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,954.75/100.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.29

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