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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.18, 162.28 and 44.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.18, 162.28 and 44.07 is: 66.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.18 : 162.28 = 44.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.18/162.28 = 44.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.18x = 162.28 × 44.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.18x = 7,151.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,151.46/108.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.11

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