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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.21, 162.22 and 43.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.21, 162.22 and 43.18 is: 64.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.21 : 162.22 = 43.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.21/162.22 = 43.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.21x = 162.22 × 43.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.21x = 7,004.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,004.31/108.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.73

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