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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.33, 162.43 and 36.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.33, 162.43 and 36.18 is: 54.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.33 : 162.43 = 36.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.33/162.43 = 36.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.33x = 162.43 × 36.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.33x = 5,876.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,876.72/108.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.25

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