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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.45, 150.68 and 28.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.45, 150.68 and 28.30 is: 42.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.45 : 150.68 = 28.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.45/150.68 = 28.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.45x = 150.68 × 28.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.45x = 4,264.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,264.10/100.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.45

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