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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.45, 150.59 and 38.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.45, 150.59 and 38.71 is: 58.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.45 : 150.59 = 38.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.45/150.59 = 38.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.45x = 150.59 × 38.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.45x = 5,829.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,829.06/100.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.03

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