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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108, 162 and 32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108, 162 and 32 is: 48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108 : 162 = 32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108/162 = 32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108x = 162 × 32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108x = 5,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,184/108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48

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