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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.46, 150.68 and 28.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.46, 150.68 and 28.31 is: 42.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.46 : 150.68 = 28.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.46/150.68 = 28.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.46x = 150.68 × 28.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.46x = 4,266.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,266.20/100.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.47

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