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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.15, 162.19 and 39.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.15, 162.19 and 39.66 is: 59.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.15 : 162.19 = 39.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.15/162.19 = 39.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.15x = 162.19 × 39.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.15x = 6,432.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,432.46/108.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.47

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