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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.58, 150.88 and 32.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.58, 150.88 and 32.10 is: 48.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.58 : 150.88 = 32.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.58/150.88 = 32.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.58x = 150.88 × 32.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.58x = 4,842.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,842.57/100.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.15

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