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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.18, 162.18 and 44.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.18, 162.18 and 44.04 is: 66.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.18 : 162.18 = 44.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.18/162.18 = 44.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.18x = 162.18 × 44.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.18x = 7,142.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,142.41/108.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.02

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