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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.98, 162 and 34.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.98, 162 and 34.84 is: 52.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.98 : 162 = 34.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.98/162 = 34.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.98x = 162 × 34.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.98x = 5,644.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,644.08/107.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.27

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