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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.48, 150.73 and 24.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.48, 150.73 and 24.48 is: 36.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.48 : 150.73 = 24.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.48/150.73 = 24.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.48x = 150.73 × 24.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.48x = 3,690.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,690.45/100.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.73

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