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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.04, 162.08 and 43.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.04, 162.08 and 43.96 is: 65.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.04 : 162.08 = 43.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.04/162.08 = 43.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.04x = 162.08 × 43.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.04x = 7,125.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,125.04/108.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.95

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