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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.22, 162.28 and 39.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.22, 162.28 and 39.73 is: 59.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.22 : 162.28 = 39.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.22/162.28 = 39.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.22x = 162.28 × 39.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.22x = 6,447.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,447.38/108.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.58

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