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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.63, 150.97 and 39.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.63, 150.97 and 39.77 is: 59.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.63 : 150.97 = 39.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.63/150.97 = 39.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.63x = 150.97 × 39.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.63x = 6,004.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,004.08/100.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.66

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