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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.29, 162.43 and 27.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.29, 162.43 and 27.13 is: 40.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.29 : 162.43 = 27.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.29/162.43 = 27.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.29x = 162.43 × 27.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.29x = 4,406.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,406.39/108.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.69

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