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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.16, 162.20 and 44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.16, 162.20 and 44 is: 65.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.16 : 162.20 = 44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.16/162.20 = 44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.16x = 162.20 × 44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.16x = 7,136.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,136.80/108.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.98

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