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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.28, 162.42 and 27.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.28, 162.42 and 27.12 is: 40.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.28 : 162.42 = 27.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.28/162.42 = 27.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.28x = 162.42 × 27.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.28x = 4,404.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,404.83/108.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.68

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