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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.49, 150.65 and 39.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.49, 150.65 and 39.65 is: 59.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.49 : 150.65 = 39.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.49/150.65 = 39.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.49x = 150.65 × 39.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.49x = 5,973.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,973.45/100.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.45

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