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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.58, 150.86 and 39.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.58, 150.86 and 39.76 is: 59.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.58 : 150.86 = 39.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.58/150.86 = 39.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.58x = 150.86 × 39.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.58x = 5,997.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,997.92/100.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.64

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