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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99.22, 148.77 and 30.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99.22, 148.77 and 30.72 is: 46.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99.22 : 148.77 = 30.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99.22/148.77 = 30.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99.22x = 148.77 × 30.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99.22x = 4,570.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,570.21/99.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.06

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