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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.24, 162.26 and 39.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.24, 162.26 and 39.72 is: 59.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.24 : 162.26 = 39.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.24/162.26 = 39.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.24x = 162.26 × 39.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.24x = 6,444.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,444.97/108.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.54

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