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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.24, 162.41 and 39.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.24, 162.41 and 39.77 is: 59.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.24 : 162.41 = 39.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.24/162.41 = 39.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.24x = 162.41 × 39.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.24x = 6,458.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,458.03/108.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.66

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