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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.28, 162.44 and 39.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.28, 162.44 and 39.81 is: 59.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.28 : 162.44 = 39.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.28/162.44 = 39.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.28x = 162.44 × 39.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.28x = 6,466.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,466.73/108.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.72

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