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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.57, 150.84 and 38.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.57, 150.84 and 38.86 is: 58.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.57 : 150.84 = 38.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.57/150.84 = 38.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.57x = 150.84 × 38.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.57x = 5,861.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,861.64/100.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.28

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