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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.17, 162.17 and 44.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.17, 162.17 and 44.09 is: 66.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.17 : 162.17 = 44.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.17/162.17 = 44.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.17x = 162.17 × 44.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.17x = 7,149.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,149.85/108.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.10

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