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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.11, 148.68 and 38.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.11, 148.68 and 38.24 is: 57.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.11 : 148.68 = 38.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.11/148.68 = 38.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.11x = 148.68 × 38.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.11x = 5,684.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,684.78/99.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.36

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