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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.52, 150.80 and 46.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.52, 150.80 and 46.44 is: 69.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.52 : 150.80 = 46.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.52/150.80 = 46.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.52x = 150.80 × 46.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.52x = 7,003.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,003.15/100.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.67

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