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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.08, 162.15 and 35.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.08, 162.15 and 35.94 is: 53.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.08 : 162.15 = 35.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.08/162.15 = 35.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.08x = 162.15 × 35.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.08x = 5,827.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,827.49/108.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.92

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