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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.18, 162.28 and 39.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.18, 162.28 and 39.72 is: 59.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.18 : 162.28 = 39.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.18/162.28 = 39.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.18x = 162.28 × 39.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.18x = 6,444.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,444.75/108.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.58

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