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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.59, 150.90 and 32.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.59, 150.90 and 32.11 is: 48.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.59 : 150.90 = 32.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.59/150.90 = 32.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.59x = 150.90 × 32.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.59x = 4,844.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,844.95/100.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.17

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