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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.92, 151.40 and 32.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.92, 151.40 and 32.44 is: 48.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.92 : 151.40 = 32.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.92/151.40 = 32.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.92x = 151.40 × 32.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.92x = 4,911.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,911.42/100.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.67

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