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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.26, 162.38 and 38.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.26, 162.38 and 38.85 is: 58.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.26 : 162.38 = 38.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.26/162.38 = 38.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.26x = 162.38 × 38.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.26x = 6,308.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,308.27/108.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.27

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