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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.13, 162.27 and 39.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.13, 162.27 and 39.65 is: 59.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.13 : 162.27 = 39.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.13/162.27 = 39.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.13x = 162.27 × 39.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.13x = 6,434.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,434.01/108.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.50

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