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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.55, 150.79 and 46.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.55, 150.79 and 46.41 is: 69.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.55 : 150.79 = 46.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.55/150.79 = 46.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.55x = 150.79 × 46.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.55x = 6,997.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,997.44/100.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.59

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