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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.16, 162.21 and 36.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.16, 162.21 and 36.02 is: 54.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.16 : 162.21 = 36.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.16/162.21 = 36.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.16x = 162.21 × 36.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.16x = 5,842.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,842.80/108.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.02

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