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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.19, 162.30 and 39.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.19, 162.30 and 39.73 is: 59.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.19 : 162.30 = 39.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.19/162.30 = 39.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.19x = 162.30 × 39.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.19x = 6,448.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,448.18/108.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.60

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