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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.26, 162.48 and 43.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.26, 162.48 and 43.32 is: 65.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.26 : 162.48 = 43.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.26/162.48 = 43.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.26x = 162.48 × 43.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.26x = 7,038.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,038.63/108.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.02

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