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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.59, 150.92 and 46.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.59, 150.92 and 46.47 is: 69.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.59 : 150.92 = 46.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.59/150.92 = 46.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.59x = 150.92 × 46.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.59x = 7,013.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,013.02/100.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.72

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