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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.17, 162.27 and 35.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.17, 162.27 and 35.05 is: 52.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.17 : 162.27 = 35.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.17/162.27 = 35.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.17x = 162.27 × 35.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.17x = 5,686.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,686.63/108.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.57

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