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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.58, 150.92 and 39.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.58, 150.92 and 39.71 is: 59.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.58 : 150.92 = 39.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.58/150.92 = 39.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.58x = 150.92 × 39.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.58x = 5,993.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,993.03/100.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.58

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