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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.09, 162.07 and 39.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.09, 162.07 and 39.65 is: 59.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.09 : 162.07 = 39.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.09/162.07 = 39.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.09x = 162.07 × 39.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.09x = 6,425.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,425.27/108.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.44

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