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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.22, 162.30 and 35.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.22, 162.30 and 35.10 is: 52.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.22 : 162.30 = 35.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.22/162.30 = 35.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.22x = 162.30 × 35.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.22x = 5,696.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,696.73/108.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.64

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