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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.13, 162.22 and 31.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.13, 162.22 and 31.10 is: 46.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.13 : 162.22 = 31.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.13/162.22 = 31.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.13x = 162.22 × 31.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.13x = 5,044.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,044.30/108.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.65

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