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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.09, 162.03 and 35.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.09, 162.03 and 35.91 is: 53.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.09 : 162.03 = 35.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.09/162.03 = 35.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.09x = 162.03 × 35.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.09x = 5,818.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,818.50/108.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.83

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