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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.30, 162.38 and 39.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.30, 162.38 and 39.79 is: 59.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.30 : 162.38 = 39.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.30/162.38 = 39.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.30x = 162.38 × 39.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.30x = 6,461.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,461.29/108.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.66

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